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HJ52 FRF

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,284 mi
Last recorded74,284 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 FRF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 74,284 miles

Nearside Front tyre very low on tread

Fail 3 Jan 2017 74,284 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre very low on tread

Pass 1 Feb 2016 73,910 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

slight play in o/s/f drop link lower ball joint

Fail 1 Feb 2016 73,910 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

slight play in o/s/f drop link lower ball joint

Pass 19 Jun 2014 66,478 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

nearside front wiperblade smearing

temporary repair to rear exhaust

Pass 17 Jul 2013 62,804 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 56,554 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 49,958 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 18 Jul 2009 45,608 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 45,608 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 41,583 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge

Fail 12 Jul 2008 41,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,267 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 34,432 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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HJ52 FRF is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HJ52 FRF, 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 HJ52 FRF registered?

HJ52 FRF is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 December 2002.

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