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M286 YKA

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

80,817 mi
Last recorded80,817 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM286 YKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 80,817 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 77,789 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 77,784 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 73,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 67,455 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 59,543 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust in poor condition

rear load sensing valve damp

Fail 28 Oct 2021 59,543 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust in poor condition

rear load sensing valve damp

Pass 2 Nov 2020 52,379 miles

Front suspension has light surface corrosion on arms and shocks

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2019 52,062 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 51,662 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Front brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Nov 2017 51,044 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 51,044 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 50,706 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2017 50,706 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 50,672 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded anchorage boot floor to rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anchorage to boot floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

fuel pipes starting to corrode

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

o/s/f washer jet union leaking

Pass 28 May 2015 43,336 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low outer edge

Fail 21 Aug 2013 45,904 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 tyres are cracking

all metal brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,904 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

all 4 tyres are cracking

all metal brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Aug 2013 45,847 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle appears to have been standing

Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,421 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2012 39,421 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 36,122 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

covers on sills

fuel filter very rusty

n/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Feb 2010 30,616 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 30,520 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

covers on sills

Pass 5 Feb 2009 26,062 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2007 25,572 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,612 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2005 24,249 miles

vehicle appears to have been standing

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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M286 YKA is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 84,830 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 M286 YKA, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M286 YKA is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M286 YKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M286 YKA shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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