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HF52 UWR

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,520 mi
Last recorded136,520 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 UWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 136,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 136,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 125,980 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 116,773 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 116,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 108,393 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Front radiator support corroded

through out under body slightly corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2016 108,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch trim damaged (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear registration plate obscured with the tow bar (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Front radiator support corroded

through out under body slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 103,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 103,203 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 96,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 85,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 80,207 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 80,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 74,773 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 74,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside of front bumper insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2010 67,217 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 67,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

both front outer cv boots perished and cracked

front pads look low

n/s/f tyre wall perished and tread on 2mm

o/s/r tyre wall perished and tread on 2mm

Pass 3 Dec 2008 56,121 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 49,605 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 42,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HF52 UWR is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HF52 UWR, 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 HF52 UWR registered?

HF52 UWR is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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