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D12 BYD

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,099 mi
Last recorded80,099 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 BYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 80,099 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.5.C.1a)

Front wheel bearings not tested due to brakes binding.

Offside hand brake efficiency slightly low.

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 80,099 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.5.C.1a)

Front wheel bearings not tested due to brakes binding.

Offside hand brake efficiency slightly low.

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,599 miles

had some welding on sills

Pass 10 May 2013 59,156 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

handbrake travel

offside rear shock absorber cover corroded

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2009 55,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

handbrake travel

offside rear shock absorber cover corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2008 50,767 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel

nearside boot floor rusty condition

nearside front chassis rusty condition

offside boot floor rusty condition

offside front chassis rusty condition

Fail 10 May 2008 50,680 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel

nearside boot floor rusty condition

nearside front chassis rusty condition

offside boot floor rusty condition

offside front chassis rusty condition

Pass 5 Jan 2007 44,214 miles

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

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSIBLE

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL LONG

REAR FLOOR SEAMS CORRODING NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Fail 5 Jan 2007 44,212 miles

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

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

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

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSIBLE

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL LONG

REAR FLOOR SEAMS CORRODING NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Pass 2 Dec 2005 39,488 miles

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

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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D12 BYD is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 73,353 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D12 BYD, 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 32 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D12 BYD registered?

D12 BYD is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 December 1994.

Is D12 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D12 BYD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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