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EK02 SVZ

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,710 mi
Last recorded125,710 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 SVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 125,710 miles

Body corroded above rear spring areas (not structural)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR to OSR (across axle) pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipes corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil NSF and OSF (2.7.3)

Temp repair to battery clamp

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 125,530 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by union (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank insecure Rear cross member corroded (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear floorpan corroded and holed.Suggest repair

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 115,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bushes (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from engine ()

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 115,421 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper bushes (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bushes (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from engine ()

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 106,112 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

Play within steering linkages and ball joints. Not excessive recommend quarterly checks

Pass 20 Apr 2015 101,063 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 98,813 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 98,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 95,349 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 91,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 77,866 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn

Pass 1 Apr 2010 67,774 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 67,749 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 63,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 63,417 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 55,311 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front brake flexi hose starting to perishing.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 50,499 miles

nearside front tyre very low outside main tread pattern, rec replacement soon.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 43,967 miles

nearside front tyre low.

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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EK02 SVZ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EK02 SVZ, 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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EK02 SVZ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2002.

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