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CF52 FWY

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

138,386 mi
Last recorded138,386 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 FWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 138,386 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 138,386 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 134,509 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 134,499 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 130,972 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in UJ's (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 130,971 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in UJ's (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 127,261 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 123,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm but worn very outside surface (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 123,140 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm but worn very outside surface (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 119,469 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 114,532 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 108,478 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 108,462 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 102,224 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 96,853 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Fail 11 Nov 2016 96,848 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 12 Nov 2015 92,151 miles

Front offside & nearside lower suspension arm ball joints leaking grease

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front outer sill has corrosion just outside seat belt prescribed area

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 92,049 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front offside & nearside lower suspension arm ball joints leaking grease

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front outer sill has corrosion just outside seat belt prescribed area

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted obscuring proper inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2014 89,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

offside rear chassis slightly corrded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 89,582 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

offside rear chassis slightly corrded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 85,114 miles

offside rear chassis leg has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2012 79,562 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 79,533 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 74,087 miles

Wiperblades split at ends.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 72,258 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight binding offside front brake.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 70,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 70,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 62,561 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 50,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 41,611 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2006 491,164 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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CF52 FWY is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 CF52 FWY, 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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CF52 FWY is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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