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FE52 VTA

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,409 mi
Last recorded67,409 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 VTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 67,409 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion to inner sills + chassis

Fail 22 Nov 2017 67,409 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion to inner sills + chassis

Pass 10 Nov 2016 63,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear rear exhaust mounting broken (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules off side and near side (3.6.B.4e)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt off side and near side outer (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded off side and near side (3.6.B.2c)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side front \ near side front \ near side rear (4.1.E.1)

all tyres cracking

Fail 10 Nov 2016 63,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear rear exhaust mounting broken (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules off side and near side (3.6.B.4e)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt off side and near side outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded off side and near side (3.6.B.2c)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side front \ near side front \ near side rear (4.1.E.1)

all tyres cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2015 60,042 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules off side and near side front (3.6.B.4e)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt off side and near side (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded off side and near side (3.6.B.2c)

engine check light on

tow ball missing

Fail 2 Dec 2015 60,042 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules off side and near side front (3.6.B.4e)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt off side and near side (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded off side and near side (3.6.B.2c)

engine check light on

tow ball missing

Pass 2 Dec 2014 56,528 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2013 51,960 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 51,960 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 48,980 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 45,104 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 1 Dec 2010 39,715 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 33,377 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 33,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 28,968 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,968 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 24,088 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 19,708 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 15,257 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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FE52 VTA is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FE52 VTA, 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 FE52 VTA registered?

FE52 VTA is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is FE52 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 VTA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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