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DF02 WVN

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,016 mi
Last recorded96,016 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 WVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 96,016 miles

general corrosion around chassis and suspension components

Pass 30 Nov 2018 93,501 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 93,441 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 92,972 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 92,731 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sills covered

Fail 18 Feb 2015 92,731 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sills covered

Pass 17 Jan 2014 92,151 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake hoses perrished

Fail 14 Jan 2014 92,151 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake hoses perrished

Pass 14 Jan 2014 92,151 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 88,506 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear diff leaking

Fail 21 Dec 2012 88,506 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear diff leaking

Pass 23 Dec 2011 85,899 miles

Brake pipe across rear axle corroding

Brake pipe from rear load valve to rear brake hose corrodind

Front to rear fuel pipe corroding

Offside front brake hose perishing

Rear brake hose perishing

Slight play in steering

Fail 21 Dec 2011 85,894 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe across rear axle corroding

Brake pipe from rear load valve to rear brake hose corrodind

Front to rear fuel pipe corroding

Nearside rear footbrake effort slightly low

Offside front brake hose perishing

Rear brake hose perishing

Slight play in steering

Pass 31 Dec 2010 8,255 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 78,233 miles

n/s/f sill damaaged

o/s/f sill damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2009 78,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f sill damaaged

o/s/f sill damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2008 72,200 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 676,333 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 63,051 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 63,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 56,391 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 56,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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DF02 WVN is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DF02 WVN, 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 DF02 WVN registered?

DF02 WVN is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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