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GY02 HDO

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,842 mi
Last recorded85,842 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 HDO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2023 85,842 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators/ hazards (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chassis slightly corroded in places

exhaust system blowing centre pipe/box

Pass 25 Sep 2021 78,879 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 78,877 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 76,970 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported nearside and offside (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 70,855 miles

Coolant leak Header tank empty. ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished and splitting drop link and D-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished and splitting drop link and D-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges of tread and rubber perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Bumper lamp unit lens cracked.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on edges. Perished rubber. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering wheel outer padding insecure to metal wheel frame.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 70,853 miles

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

Coolant leak Header tank empty. ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished and splitting drop link and D-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished and splitting drop link and D-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges of tread and rubber perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Bumper lamp unit lens cracked.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on edges. Perished rubber. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering wheel outer padding insecure to metal wheel frame.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 70,834 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 70,834 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2017 69,344 miles

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

Slight scratches to windscreen

Spare tyre defective

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres cracking and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules STEEL PIPES (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules STEEL PIPES (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 67,265 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules STEEL PIPES (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules STEEL PIPES (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 67,265 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf tyre close to legal limit, osr shock absorber weak.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 65,067 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 61,198 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 61,198 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 56,278 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Sep 2011 50,432 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,432 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 38,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Sep 2009 38,448 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 31,211 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,211 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,484 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 18,411 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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GY02 HDO 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 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 GY02 HDO, 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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GY02 HDO is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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