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1994 Suzuki Vitara 1.6L Petrol · M557 CTC

M557 CTC

1994 Suzuki Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1994. Recorded mileage 29,777 miles. MOT valid until 12/02/2027.

Make & Model
SUZUKI VITARA
Year / Origin
1994 · Manchester
MOT Status
Valid until 12/02/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
29,777 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12/02/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1994
Engine
1590cc

M557 CTC Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
  • 29,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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M557 CTC Mileage History

  1. 30/12/200589,678 mi
  2. 07/11/2006567 mi-89,111 mi
  3. 08/11/2006567 mi
  4. 06/11/20071,350 mi+783 mi
  5. 27/02/20081,350 mi
  6. 09/02/20091,672 mi+322 mi
  7. 18/02/20101,885 mi+213 mi
  8. 06/07/20182,063 mi+178 mi
  9. 10/07/20182,065 mi+2 mi
  10. 11/07/20194,860 mi+2,795 mi
  11. 22/06/202010,071 mi+5,211 mi
  12. 12/03/202113,963 mi+3,892 mi
  13. 03/03/202221,375 mi+7,412 mi
  14. 04/03/202221,375 mi
  15. 01/03/202327,340 mi+5,965 mi
  16. 09/03/202327,465 mi+125 mi
  17. 14/02/202429,325 mi+1,860 mi
  18. 14/02/202429,325 mi
  19. 16/08/202529,750 mi+425 mi
  20. 13/02/202629,777 mi+27 mi

Average of roughly -2,977 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

M557 CTC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 9 Sept 2026, 19:11
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Suzuki Vitara (M557 CTC) between December 2005 and February 2026.

The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))”.

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