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BU52 ABN

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,704 mi
Last recorded65,704 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ABN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 May 2012 65,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper torn

Pass 17 May 2012 65,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

rear wiper torn

Pass 17 May 2011 57,662 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

driver side small chip on windscreen.

engine leak oil badly.

nearside front steering gaiter seaping little.

Fail 13 May 2011 57,661 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

driver side small chip on windscreen.

engine leak oil badly.

nearside front steering gaiter seaping little.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,539 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 45,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2009 45,647 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2008 44,002 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 44,002 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 35,578 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 35,578 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,289 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 24,431 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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BU52 ABN is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BU52 ABN, 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 BU52 ABN registered?

BU52 ABN is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BU52 ABN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 ABN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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