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CE02 KLU

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,546 mi
Last recorded78,546 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 KLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 78,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear slightly damaged

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2025 68,752 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 68,742 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 67,401 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2020 67,377 miles

Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2018 67,126 miles

underdbody corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2018 66,768 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 66,768 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 66,387 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 66,196 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 65,899 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 65,711 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 63,333 miles

battery insecure

difficult to open tail gate door as outer handle broken

front brake pads appear 80% worn

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2013 63,333 miles

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

difficult to open tail gate door as outer handle broken

front brake pads appear 80% worn

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2011 60,362 miles

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 13 Dec 2010 57,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front brake pads appear 70% worn

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,934 miles

both front brake discs show slight distortion during RBT

brake fluid level between min/max in reservoir

power steering fluid level below minimum in reservoir

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 22 May 2008 46,552 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 37,620 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)

Pass 25 May 2006 27,230 miles

both rear tyres upon limit recomend to be changed

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 May 2005 16,623 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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CE02 KLU is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 CE02 KLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE02 KLU registered?

CE02 KLU is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is CE02 KLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE02 KLU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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