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DS02 KSU

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,409 mi
Last recorded91,409 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 KSU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 91,409 miles

All chassis corroded

All suspension components badly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 89,235 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 89,234 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/sill holed by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 84,522 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 84,522 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 79,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 79,715 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 75,593 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 75,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 74,490 miles

slight binding nearside front brake

Pass 9 Jun 2015 73,526 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 73,526 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 70,587 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 68,298 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 68,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 77,585 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 59,548 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 51,820 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 51,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 45,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2008 39,447 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 36,961 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 36,951 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 36,665 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 35,080 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 50,179 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DS02 KSU is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DS02 KSU, 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 DS02 KSU registered?

DS02 KSU is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 May 2002.

Is DS02 KSU safe to buy?

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