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CX52 MVF

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,668 mi
Last recorded101,668 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 MVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 101,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension bushes perished

corrosion to suspension, brake pipes, and body

Fail 26 Jul 2023 101,648 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension bushes perished

corrosion to suspension, brake pipes, and body

Pass 25 Jan 2021 100,889 miles

off side front inner body sill corroded by body mounting

Fail 25 Jan 2021 100,889 miles

off side front inner body sill corroded by body mounting

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 98,478 miles

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

both side front lower arm ball joint worn

Fail 16 Dec 2019 98,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both side front lower arm ball joint worn

Pass 13 Dec 2018 96,757 miles

both front to back and rear axle brake pies corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 93,331 miles

center and rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2016 88,881 miles

both front brakes stiff

center brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 81,343 miles

both center front to back brake pipes corroded

both rear steel brake pipes on axle corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,682 miles

near side rear tyre cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2013 72,093 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 66,779 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 64,399 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 64,372 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 60,700 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 52,164 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 77,193 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 37,258 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 23,439 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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CX52 MVF is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX52 MVF, 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 CX52 MVF registered?

CX52 MVF is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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