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BJ02 FWF

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,319 mi
Last recorded58,319 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 FWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 58,319 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill weak and has small holes

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear wheel bearings/diff slightly rough

rear number plate slightly obsucred by towing ball

trims and covers fitted

underbody corrosion

underbody undersealed

Fail 10 Jun 2019 58,191 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back to floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back / small holes & weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear number plate slightly obscured by tow ball

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2018 53,741 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 48,458 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 44,096 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 156,895 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 32,070 miles

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

trailer electrics corroded ( 7 pin )

Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,652 miles

exhaust at rear deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jul 2012 20,671 miles

slight deterioration on rear exhaust

Pass 27 Jul 2011 18,497 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 18,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 17,658 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 17,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 16,657 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 15,653 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 15,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2007 13,832 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 13,832 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 11,462 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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BJ02 FWF is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 68,061 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BJ02 FWF, 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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BJ02 FWF is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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