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FY51 ZHZ

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,721 mi
Last recorded77,721 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 ZHZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 77,721 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 70,869 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 65,030 miles

Both front brake hoses corroded

Both rear shockers corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jun 2018 65,030 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front brake hoses corroded

Both rear shockers corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 59,159 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 52,821 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 52,821 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both sides front inner sills holed. (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 49,030 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 49,026 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 45,120 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,130 miles

various brake pipes corroded

various places under vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 39,620 miles

both front brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 May 2011 36,982 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 30,823 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 30,664 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 27,000 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 22,619 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 22,619 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 18,968 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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FY51 ZHZ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY51 ZHZ, 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 FY51 ZHZ registered?

FY51 ZHZ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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