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YG18 SHY

2018 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,598 mi
Last recorded39,598 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Suzuki Vitara34,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG18 SHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 39,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 34,411 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 34,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 29,622 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 25,523 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 22,668 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 15,823 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 SHY is a 2018 Suzuki Vitara in Red 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 YG18 SHY, 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

How do I check the history of YG18 SHY?

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What year was YG18 SHY registered?

YG18 SHY is a 2018 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is YG18 SHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG18 SHY 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.

Does YG18 SHY have outstanding finance?

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