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AU52 XSP

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,080 mi
Last recorded145,080 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 XSP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 145,080 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 145,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 137,111 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

advise cant see front brake pads clearly ok on brake tester

Fail 2 Sep 2015 137,108 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

advise cant see front brake pads clearly ok on brake tester

Pass 3 Sep 2014 130,344 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 130,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 123,853 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 9 Feb 2012 106,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

poss inner pad getting low no clear view

Fail 7 Feb 2012 106,586 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

poss inner pad getting low no clear view

Pass 26 Jan 2011 93,940 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 80,769 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 59,504 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,813 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 41,685 miles

advise o/s/f tyre wearing low in the centre

Pass 27 Sep 2005 31,960 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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AU52 XSP is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 68,061 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 AU52 XSP, 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 24 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU52 XSP registered?

AU52 XSP is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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