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K1 OWX

1994 Suzuki Vitara

Pink Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests36 (18 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,100 mi
Last recorded13,100 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Vitara73,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 OWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1994
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 18 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 13,100 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 13,081 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 13,048 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top Mount Broken Off (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake Drum Is Damp/Wet

Offside Front Drivers Seat Is Slightly Loose

Pass 11 Nov 2024 11,002 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear shock absorbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to inner wings both fronts

corrosion to sills and body

Fail 28 Oct 2024 11,002 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear shock absorbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to inner wings both fronts

corrosion to sills and body

Pass 16 Oct 2023 9,187 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 9,187 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 8,511 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 8,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively wheel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 7,378 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 4,522 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 22 Sep 2020 4,521 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 14 Oct 2019 2,666 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside front wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

WET TEST

Fail 14 Oct 2019 2,666 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges battery wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

WET TEST

Pass 23 Nov 2018 99,631 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Wipers starting to smear the screen

windscreen damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2018 99,631 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal slightly spongy

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Wipers starting to smear the screen

windscreen damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2018 99,631 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2018 99,619 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

batter warning light on

fuel lines corroded

oil leak

rear axle and suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2017 97,572 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear differential seal leaking

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside rear (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside and offside front (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 97,570 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center (7.1.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear differential seal leaking

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside rear (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside and offside front (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 96,278 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 96,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 94,031 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 87,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 84,131 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear wheel arches corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2011 83,657 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Corrosion to fuel/brake pipes

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

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

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

Nearside headlight reflector in poor condition

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

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

Offside number plate light dim

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 79,929 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel and brake pipes corroded

general surface corrosion

offside outer c.v gaitor perished and has been glued

slight movement in steering

Fail 8 Oct 2010 79,860 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Corrosion to fuel and brake pipes

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

Front brake discs worn

Front number plate faded

Front wiper blades split

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 74,560 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 74,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 67,631 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 67,585 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 60,877 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 60,877 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 60,365 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 60,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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K1 OWX is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara in Pink with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 K1 OWX, 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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K1 OWX is a 1994 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 July 1994.

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