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LK52 YWH

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,169 mi
Last recorded120,169 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 YWH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 120,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 119,463 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 119,463 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 118,238 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 118,238 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 116,219 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 113,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 104,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 97,766 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 87,967 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 87,967 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH LAMPS (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 80,533 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 80,507 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer 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 ON

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 75,659 miles

CUT IN OUTER WALL OF NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 68,802 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 64,259 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 64,259 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,123 miles

both rear tyre outer wall starting to crack up

front pads slightly low

nearside front tyre outer wall has a cut

Pass 15 Sep 2012 57,530 miles

front brake pads slightly low

Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,579 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall has a cut

Pass 15 Sep 2010 50,942 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 50,942 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,371 miles

eml on dash

Pass 17 Sep 2008 41,826 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 36,930 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,723 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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LK52 YWH is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LK52 YWH, 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 LK52 YWH registered?

LK52 YWH is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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