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DK52 PVL

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,733 mi
Last recorded97,733 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 PVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 97,733 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 97,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Oct 2011 88,794 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2011 88,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 80,830 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 21 Oct 2009 70,542 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 70,542 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 61,616 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre has a 'P' rated tyre all other tyres are 'H' rated

Pass 24 Oct 2007 53,949 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 49,775 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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DK52 PVL is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DK52 PVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK52 PVL registered?

DK52 PVL is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is DK52 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK52 PVL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK52 PVL have outstanding finance?

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