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CK51 VTT

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,200 mi
Last recorded135,200 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 VTT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 135,200 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 128,477 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 128,325 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced All over sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced All over sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting All over sill [both sides] (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 122,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 122,031 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 114,906 miles

outer sill covers fitted

oil leak from engine

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear pan had rods corroded

body mounts corroded

both front hubs corroded

both front inner wings corroding

both sills corroded

chassis has corrosion

mil light on

o/s outer cv gaiter deteriorated

rear brake pipes all covered in grease

under side of vehicle corroding

Fail 21 Feb 2023 114,906 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear pan had rods corroded

body mounts corroded

both front hubs corroded

both front inner wings corroding

both sills corroded

chassis has corrosion

mil light on

o/s outer cv gaiter deteriorated

oil leak from engine

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pipes all covered in grease

under side of vehicle corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2022 107,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

both front hubs corroded

both front inner arches have corrosion

brake pipes all covered in grease

chassi has corrosion

front exhaust has slight blow, also deteriorating

headlamps deteriorating

o/s/f outer cv gaitor deteriorating

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

rear panhad rods corroded

rear shocks and springs corroded

sills corroded

various areas corroding

vehicle body mounts area corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2022 107,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting to sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached retaining nut badly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached retaining nut badly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

both front hubs corroded

both front inner arches have corrosion

brake pipes all covered in grease

chassi has corrosion

front exhaust has slight blow, also deteriorating

headlamps deteriorating

o/s/f outer cv gaitor deteriorating

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

rear panhad rods corroded

rear shocks and springs corroded

sills corroded

various areas corroding

vehicle body mounts area corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2022 107,392 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

fuel tank straps corroding

general vehicle condition under side corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2021 100,041 miles

Both front disc back plates corroded

Both headlamps faded but still show a pattern

Both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Front brake pipes corroded

Front suspension and components corroded

Oil leak

Rear suspension and components corroded

Underside corroded

both sills corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2021 100,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front disc back plates corroded

Both headlamps faded but still show a pattern

Both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Front brake pipes corroded

Front suspension and components corroded

Oil leak

Rear suspension and components corroded

Underside corroded

both sills corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2020 95,067 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

both sills corroded

front brake pipes corroded

front suspension and components corroded

oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 92,990 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 92,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 85,355 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 85,865 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 84,945 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 82,837 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 81,498 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 81,498 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 80,173 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 78,155 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 78,155 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 73,213 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 64,633 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 52,959 miles

both front outer cv gaitors cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2008 50,586 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,910 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 32,949 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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CK51 VTT is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CK51 VTT, 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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CK51 VTT is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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