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YG18 DFJ

2018 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,999 mi
Last recorded74,999 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Vitara34,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG18 DFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 74,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))

underbody trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2025 68,366 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 68,366 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 59,182 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 50,483 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 46,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 39,643 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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YG18 DFJ is a 2018 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 YG18 DFJ, 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 YG18 DFJ registered?

YG18 DFJ is a 2018 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is YG18 DFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG18 DFJ 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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