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DE02 DGU

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,218 mi
Last recorded101,218 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 DGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 101,218 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,190 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)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 96,070 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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 28 Apr 2017 91,217 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 89,433 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 89,433 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 87,605 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,553 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 84,159 miles

Fuel pipes coroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,259 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 81,259 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,925 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 77,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light not working

Pass 30 Apr 2010 74,860 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 74,841 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 62,024 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 49,695 miles

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

advise front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

advise rear brake pipes across rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2006 37,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2006 37,767 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

n/a front tyre starting to perish

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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DE02 DGU is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DE02 DGU, 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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DE02 DGU is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 June 2002.

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