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FA02 WKT

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

123,028 mi
Last recorded123,028 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 WKT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 123,028 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 115,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 115,082 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 105,580 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 101,434 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,112 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension component bushes have signs of cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has corrosion, withstood CAT

Pass 13 Jun 2019 91,849 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear and at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 83,362 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 75,238 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 75,238 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 72,947 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 70,718 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 67,923 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 65,382 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,384 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 61,383 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,145 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 51,725 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 47,561 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,282 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 334,682 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 34,670 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 28,163 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FA02 WKT is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA02 WKT, 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 FA02 WKT registered?

FA02 WKT is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 3 August 2002.

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