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M497 KDW

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

153,307 mi
Last recorded153,307 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM497 KDW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 153,307 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

front pads worn thin

fuel pipes corroded

slight wear to front discs

Fail 24 Jun 2013 153,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

front pads worn thin

fuel pipes corroded

slight wear to front discs

Pass 5 Jul 2012 143,382 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

underside corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2012 143,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside rear side window broken

underside corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 129,902 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes slightly corroded

front and rear no plates damaged

fuel pipes corroded

underside corroded

wheel arches corroded

wipers smear

Pass 1 Jun 2010 118,116 miles

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

front brake pads worn

underside corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2010 118,116 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads worn

underside corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2008 106,596 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

high handbrake lever travel

nearside rear light lense damaged, nearside rear reversing light lense damaged

offside rear tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm

rear number plate cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2008 106,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

high handbrake lever travel

nearside rear light lense damaged, nearside rear reversing light lense damaged

offside rear tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm

rear number plate cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2007 95,196 miles

high level brake light not working

high travel on parking brake lever

oil level on minimum mark

rear bump stops missing

rear number plate cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2007 95,148 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high level brake light not working

high travel on parking brake lever

oil level on minimum mark

rear bump stops missing

rear number plate craked

Pass 11 Apr 2006 86,556 miles

chip in windscreen outside wiper swept area

rear number plate cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2006 86,556 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

chip in windscreen outside wiper sweep

rear number plate cracked

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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M497 KDW is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 M497 KDW, 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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What year was M497 KDW registered?

M497 KDW is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 January 1995.

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