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KR02 YJZ

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

27,931 mi
Last recorded27,931 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR02 YJZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 27,931 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 27,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holes and corrosion to nearside rear inner wing to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holes and corrosion to offside rear inner wing to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened close to limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

heavy corrosion/damage to front and rear of vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2023 24,535 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle chassis and suspension components /coil springs

Pass 20 Sep 2022 24,379 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components/suspension arms/coil springs

Pass 8 Sep 2021 24,214 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components including suspension arms and coil springs

Pass 9 Sep 2020 23,893 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pipes greased restricting inspection

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components including suspension arms

Pass 11 Sep 2019 23,370 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

some corrosion to exhaust system

some corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Pass 12 Sep 2018 22,941 miles

Front nearside and offside brake hose ferrules have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 14 Sep 2017 22,050 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight weep from rear diff

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 6 Sep 2016 21,393 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight weep from rear diff

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 24 Jun 2015 20,474 miles

slight weap from rear diff

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 27 Jun 2014 19,557 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight weap from rear diff

Pass 2 Jul 2013 18,933 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 3 Jul 2012 18,006 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 22 Jun 2011 16,936 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 22 Jun 2010 15,596 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 13,611 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 10,963 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 9,053 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 6,985 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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KR02 YJZ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 KR02 YJZ, 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 KR02 YJZ registered?

KR02 YJZ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is KR02 YJZ safe to buy?

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