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GU02 EUN

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

158,670 mi
Last recorded158,670 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 EUN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2024 158,670 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working flickering (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Valve stem slightly damaged all x 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 156,931 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all x 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 155,002 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 152,966 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 150,771 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 146,336 miles

Central Rear customer advised brake light disconected centre

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 146,329 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear customer advised brake light disconected centre

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 142,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Hand brake (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Oct 2018 142,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Hand brake (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 136,073 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 128,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 88,714 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 88,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 112,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 105,229 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 105,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 96,969 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,617 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 82,499 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 82,499 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 70,238 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 60,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 57,694 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 51,240 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2005 41,736 miles

nearside front tyre wearing in centre

nearside wiper blade split near to limit

sill covers fitted

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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GU02 EUN is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GU02 EUN, 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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GU02 EUN is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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