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FL02 HXV

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,916 mi
Last recorded123,916 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 HXV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 123,916 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

rear door handle incomplete

Fail 19 Apr 2011 123,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

rear door handle incomplete

Pass 27 Jan 2010 113,078 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 113,078 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 102,193 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 87,225 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 74,334 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 74,334 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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FL02 HXV is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FL02 HXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL02 HXV registered?

FL02 HXV is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is FL02 HXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL02 HXV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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