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M502 SUX

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

37,435 mi
Last recorded37,435 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM502 SUX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 37,435 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion o/s/f inner wing

o/s/r body mount corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2014 37,435 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion o/s/f inner wing

o/s/r body mount corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,135 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal low

corrosion o/s/f inner wing

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2013 35,135 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal low

corrosion o/s/f inner wing

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2012 33,522 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2012 33,518 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 216,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 24 May 2011 31,340 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside drive shaft inner boot torn

rear shockers outer covers corroded

sill covers fitted not alloeing full inspection

Fail 12 May 2010 30,695 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear sill step corroded out of prescribed area

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2010 30,695 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s rear sill step corroded out of prescribed area

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2009 30,286 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 15 May 2008 27,939 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 27,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 May 2007 23,830 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 23,819 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 17,934 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2005 17,400 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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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M502 SUX is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 M502 SUX, 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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M502 SUX is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 January 1995.

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