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N516 KGA

1995 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

12,917 mi
Last recorded12,917 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Vitara84,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN516 KGA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2010 12,917 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 124,750 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 124,750 miles

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

o/s/f inner door handle broken

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

under side of body/floor rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2009 125,467 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2008 117,750 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 117,750 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge& side wall worn

o/s/r wheel arch loose

Pass 3 Aug 2007 109,277 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 109,200 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 103,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

spare tyre defective

steering joint dust cover split/missing

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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N516 KGA is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N516 KGA, 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 N516 KGA registered?

N516 KGA is a 1995 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 August 1995.

Is N516 KGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N516 KGA shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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