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FL52 OES

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

173,371 mi
Last recorded173,371 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 OES
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 173,371 miles

Heavy under sealed on both inner and outer sills

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

handbrake lever button slightly damaged

Fail 10 Jan 2019 173,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid X2 (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

handbrake lever button slightly damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2017 166,615 miles

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

rusty under vehicle

Fail 18 Dec 2017 166,615 miles

Ball joint has excessive play n/s front (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s front (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam n/s front (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s front (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front link arm (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

rusty under vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2017 156,743 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front link arm (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

very very rusty under vehicle

Fail 4 Jan 2017 156,740 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s front (1.1.A.3b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s under sills corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven front brakes (3.7.B.2)

Ball joint has excessive play o/s front lower (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front link arm (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

very very rusty under vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2016 144,403 miles

all coil springs corroded

handbrake lever been chewed by dog

slight oil leak

very rusty under car

Fail 21 Dec 2015 143,959 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front link arms (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front outer cv boots (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded both front and rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake lever damaged

very very rusty under vehicle

Fail 22 Dec 2014 131,450 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

handbrake lever damaged

rusty under vehicle

seat belt stalks damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2014 131,450 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake lever damaged

rusty under vehicle

seat belt stalks damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2013 116,949 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 116,948 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2012 105,276 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 97,100 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 89,238 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 89,198 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 77,881 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 77,881 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 65,852 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre worn on inner

slight play in steering rack offside front

Pass 12 Dec 2008 65,852 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner

slight play in steering rack offside front

Pass 7 Dec 2007 54,737 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 54,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 42,399 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 30,123 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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FL52 OES is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FL52 OES, 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 FL52 OES registered?

FL52 OES is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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