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L5 KWX

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,622 mi
Last recorded51,622 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 KWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2020 51,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated ferrul clip missing and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated ferrul clip missing and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill.Full sill is corrode plastic covers fitted over outer sills,unable to check their condition. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake effiency just met weak at offside

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded And filter ()

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion full chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 50,657 miles

Front suspension components corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive @engine oil sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroding

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2019 50,654 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front suspension components corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive @engine oil sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroding

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2018 48,831 miles

Exhaust centre silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2017 46,759 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,975 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,861 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,590 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 40,590 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside inner wing corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 39,347 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,553 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 36,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,487 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 35,487 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,463 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,103 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 33,785 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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L5 KWX is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L5 KWX, 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 L5 KWX registered?

L5 KWX is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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