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P624 LKO

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,254 mi
Last recorded109,254 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP624 LKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 109,254 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + sills and chassis members (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 109,250 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + sills and chassis members (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 109,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 107,379 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened + sills and chassis members (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 105,003 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both link rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 103,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 103,233 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened +both front inner sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 101,694 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under side and all suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2021 101,639 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

under side and all suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 100,415 miles

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

• (suspension components+brake pipes corroding,rear exhaust mounting broken,slight play in steering

Pass 14 Aug 2019 98,632 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

suspension components+brake pipes corroding,nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 13 Aug 2019 98,631 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Steering box sector shaft excessively worn drop arm bushes (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

suspension components+brake pipes corroding,nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2018 95,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

nearside front bulkhead corroded

offside front and nearside rear tyres perishing

slight play in nearside steering idler

surface corrosion to underside and front suspension components

Fail 30 Jul 2018 95,966 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to inner wing. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to inner wing. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front suspension rust.

Nearside Front top bulk head corroded.

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing.

Nearside steering idler play.

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

Offside Front tyre perishing.

Offside wiper blade split.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from valve to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

underside corrizion.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 93,741 miles

all tyres slightly deteriorated

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in steering mechanism

transmission oil leak

under bonnet corrosion

underside corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2017 93,677 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

all tyres slightly deteriorated

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in steering mechanism

transmission oil leak

under bonnet corrosion

underside corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2016 92,316 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

under bonnet corrosion

underside corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2016 92,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

under bonnet corrosion

underside corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,316 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 89,316 miles

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 84,758 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front tyres worn very low on inner edges

oil leak at resr differential

Fail 15 Jul 2014 84,758 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front tyres worn very low on inner edges

oil leak at resr differential

Pass 3 Jul 2013 79,740 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

offside rear wheel rim damaged

oil leak at rear differential

Pass 2 Jul 2012 75,524 miles

battery insecurer

offside rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,893 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 68,769 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 68,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 64,254 miles

Battery tray and offside inner wing are corroded.

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 64,252 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Battery tray and offside inner wing are corroded.

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 63,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

battery tray corroded

handbrake travel

offside rear wheel rim badly damaged

plastic outer cover sills fitted

temp repair to rear exhaust

Pass 11 Feb 2008 59,284 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 54,345 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 49,272 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 49,272 miles

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

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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P624 LKO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P624 LKO, 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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P624 LKO is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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