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K6 CHD

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

136,842 mi
Last recorded136,842 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 CHD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 136,842 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 136,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 134,627 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 134,627 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 130,609 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 27 May 2010 130,609 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 May 2010 130,500 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 124,375 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 May 2008 118,476 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2008 118,476 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 108,074 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2007 108,074 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 98,107 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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K6 CHD is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 80,904 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K6 CHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K6 CHD registered?

K6 CHD is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is K6 CHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K6 CHD shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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