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YD18 LJA

2018 Suzuki Vitara

Cream Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,448 mi
Last recorded54,448 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Vitara34,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD18 LJA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2018
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 54,448 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2024 41,549 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 27,094 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 27,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2023 23,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Feb 2022 16,484 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 13,584 miles

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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YD18 LJA is a 2018 Suzuki Vitara in Cream with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 34,135 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 YD18 LJA, 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 8 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD18 LJA registered?

YD18 LJA is a 2018 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 March 2018.

Is YD18 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD18 LJA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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