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HG02 OPN

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,911 mi
Last recorded121,911 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 OPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 121,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 112,067 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 112,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 102,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 102,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 93,995 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 93,995 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured tow bar (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 89,031 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 82,049 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 75,343 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 68,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 59,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate cracked

Pass 19 May 2010 54,878 miles

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

not all led,s working centre rear stop light

o/s rear tyre cuts in tread

Pass 27 May 2009 49,339 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 49,339 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 42,408 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 34,334 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 22,994 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 22,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HG02 OPN is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 68,061 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HG02 OPN, 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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HG02 OPN is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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