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FE02 RYU

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,235 mi
Last recorded86,235 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 RYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 86,235 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Service brake performance only just met requirements

Pass 17 Nov 2015 85,057 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 82,289 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2014 82,289 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 80,496 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 80,452 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 78,590 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 76,265 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 76,247 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust section corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 74,711 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing and wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre perishing and close to tread wear indicators

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 8 Feb 2011 74,705 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre perishing and wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre perishing and close to tread wear indicators

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2010 73,232 miles

front discs+ pads in poor condition

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre very near limit

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 30 Apr 2009 657,000 miles

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

front brake discs corroding/pitting

Fail 24 Apr 2009 65,623 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroding/pitting

Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,565 miles

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

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

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

brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2007 50,122 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

rear tailgate handle broken

Pass 20 Feb 2006 34,359 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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FE02 RYU is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FE02 RYU, 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 FE02 RYU registered?

FE02 RYU is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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