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YK59 WJY

2009 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,800 mi
Last recorded138,800 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Suzuki Vitara65,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 WJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 138,800 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 123,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 123,980 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 108,047 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 98,924 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rears. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 98,924 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rears. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 92,105 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 86,950 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 86,950 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 79,673 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of cylinder head (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2017 71,845 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 71,845 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 63,572 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 55,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 45,298 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 36,255 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 36,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,396 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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YK59 WJY is a 2009 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 65,822 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 YK59 WJY, 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 17 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YK59 WJY registered?

YK59 WJY is a 2009 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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