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GF02 EWA

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,569 mi
Last recorded82,569 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 EWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2017 82,569 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Dec 2015 75,976 miles

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 75,969 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber split (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 68,397 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 68,394 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 65,437 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 62,182 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,058 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 58,473 miles

1 from 5 sections of high level stop light inop

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 58,473 miles

1 from 5 sections of high level stop light inop

Pass 18 Feb 2010 54,648 miles

both front tyres wearing at inner treads

movement at both steering rack ends

Fail 15 Feb 2010 54,648 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front tyres wearing at inner treads

heat shield at cat convertor loose

movement at both steering rack ends

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 12 May 2009 50,041 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 49,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 44,908 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,153 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 39,970 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,797 miles

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)

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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GF02 EWA is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GF02 EWA, 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 GF02 EWA registered?

GF02 EWA is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 April 2002.

Is GF02 EWA safe to buy?

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