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BN52 NUX

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,871 mi
Last recorded107,871 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 NUX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 107,871 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 both (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

sill trims fitted

spare wheel is flat due to nail in tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2017 107,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 both (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

sill trims fitted

spare wheel is flat due to nail in tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2016 101,224 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion mounting points (6.1.B.2)

general corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

sill cover trims fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 101,223 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion mounting points (6.1.B.2)

general corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

sill cover trims fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2015 92,799 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Aug 2015 92,799 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Jun 2014 86,444 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 86,443 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 82,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R DOOR BODY MOULDING INSECURE

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,118 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 56,384 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 56,361 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,314 miles

No oil in engine (added 2 litres)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 49,314 miles

No oil in engine (added 2 litres)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 40,010 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2008 40,010 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,295 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 22,392 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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BN52 NUX is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN52 NUX, 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 BN52 NUX registered?

BN52 NUX is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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