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DE52 EMV

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,095 mi
Last recorded103,095 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 EMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 103,095 miles

Front exhaust flange corroded

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 103,095 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front exhaust flange corroded

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 92,190 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust flange corroded

Nearside Front CV boot slightly perished

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front CV boot slightly perished

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 92,190 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust flange corroded

Nearside Front CV boot slightly perished

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front CV boot slightly perished

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 82,322 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 82,321 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 78,604 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe half missing

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2017 78,604 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust tail pipe half missing

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 73,102 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,591 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 63,994 miles

under side off vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 60,688 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,626 miles

ns steering rack gaiter slight missting off oil

Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,750 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 53,750 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 49,624 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 49,624 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 44,723 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 44,723 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,286 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 38,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,204 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,853 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 24,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Oct 2005 18,042 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 18,042 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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DE52 EMV is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DE52 EMV, 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 DE52 EMV registered?

DE52 EMV is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is DE52 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 EMV shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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