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KM51 LYG

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,071 mi
Last recorded136,071 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 LYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 136,071 miles

has been welded under side

lpg tank rusy

suspension rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2020 134,662 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 134,614 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill under cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill adv sill cover on the outter can not check for rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 132,277 miles

FUEL FLAP MISSING

Fail 8 Mar 2019 132,277 miles

FUEL FLAP MISSING

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 128,512 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2018 128,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2017 123,066 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

oil leak front

Fail 9 Mar 2017 123,066 miles

Nearside Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

oil leak front

Pass 15 Mar 2016 119,190 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 112,551 miles

Engine Management Light is ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system is Corroded

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 112,551 miles

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)

Engine Management Light is ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system is Corroded

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 103,080 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

tow bar socket weak and taped up

Pass 6 Jan 2014 103,080 miles

tow bar socket weak and taped up

Pass 31 Jan 2013 97,840 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 92,995 miles

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

Oil leak

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

advise engine management lamp on

advise rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Feb 2012 92,921 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer 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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

advise engine management lamp on

advise rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Jan 2011 79,530 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front windows are tinted

Fuel filter and pipe corroded

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2010 70,980 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres deteriorating

n/s/f suspension arm ball joint dust cover split

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2010 70,980 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres deteriorating

n/s/f suspension arm ball joint dust cover split

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2008 58,851 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 53,348 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 47,275 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 41,559 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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KM51 LYG is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KM51 LYG, 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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KM51 LYG is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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