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KN52 YWP

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

82,814 mi
Last recorded82,814 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 YWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 82,814 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 82,809 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 82,508 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 82,088 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 82,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 81,135 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 69,680 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 69,550 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2020 68,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2019 66,611 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

all general body,chassis and component corrosion

chips in windscreen

eml lamp illuminated,however vehicle registered before july 2003

Pass 30 Aug 2018 64,257 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 64,257 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges due to tracking being out

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 61,986 miles

MIL light on

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Fail 30 May 2017 61,985 miles

Central Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

MIL light on

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,678 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 53,780 miles

Chid seat fitted

Offside Front Brake slight binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 49,571 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat nearside rear .

Fail 23 Aug 2014 49,571 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat nearside rear .

Pass 24 Aug 2013 45,132 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 43,392 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,958 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 39,950 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,253 miles

offside front tyre worn low

one bulb out on centre stop lamp

Fail 13 Apr 2011 37,253 miles

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

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

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

one bulb out on centre stop lamp

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 8 Apr 2010 31,027 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 26,480 miles

both rear tyres perished

centre brake light partially inop

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Apr 2009 26,474 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

centre brake light partially inop

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2007 19,395 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to edge.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 14,844 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 11,233 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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KN52 YWP is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 KN52 YWP, 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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KN52 YWP is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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