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EY02 EXB

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

57,892 mi
Last recorded57,892 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 EXB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 57,892 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn but not excessively

Corrosion appearing underneath

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff noisey

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 57,891 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn but not excessively

Corrosion appearing underneath

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff noisey

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 59,651 miles

Corrosion appearing in various places

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 59,032 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 58,956 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension arm bushes perishing

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 57,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 55,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 52,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion appearing under vehicle

Fail 13 Aug 2020 52,566 miles

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))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion appearing under vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2019 48,949 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged perished slightly at base of valve (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust was rattling during the emissions test

slight corrosion around nearside rear body mount

Fail 10 Apr 2019 48,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged perished slightly at base of valve (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust was rattling during the emissions test

slight corrosion around nearside rear body mount

Pass 5 Apr 2018 47,044 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 47,030 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,274 miles

Engine Management light on

Fail 30 Mar 2017 45,274 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine Management light on

Pass 31 Mar 2016 43,536 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 43,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,099 miles

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

rear tail pipe corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 42,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,089 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 37,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,731 miles

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,031 miles

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,741 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 24,474 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 21,757 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 19,048 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 16,015 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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EY02 EXB is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EY02 EXB, 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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EY02 EXB is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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