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K89 YFJ

1999 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,007 mi
Last recorded75,007 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Vitara64,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK89 YFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 75,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery tray corroded

surface corrosion to suspension and brake components

Fail 16 Nov 2013 75,007 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery tray corroded

surface corrosion to suspension and brake components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 53,721 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 50,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no reversing lights

Fail 28 Sep 2010 46,645 miles

Centre Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no reversing lights

Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,707 miles

hand brake close to end of travel

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges of tread

offside front bottom ball joint inner nut corroded

slight cracking to offside rear tyre wall

Fail 4 Jun 2009 39,697 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

hand brake close to end of travel

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges of tread

offside front bottom ball joint inner nut corroded

slight cracking to offside rear tyre wall

Fail 8 Apr 2008 32,115 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 32,115 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,120 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 18,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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K89 YFJ is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 64,844 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 K89 YFJ, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K89 YFJ registered?

K89 YFJ is a 1999 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 July 1999.

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