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LR52 GCK

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

89,290 mi
Last recorded89,290 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 GCK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 89,290 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s&o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 89,290 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s&o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 87,710 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both going to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 87,707 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear along chasssis (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel system component leaking from engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both going to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 84,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 84,236 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 77,752 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 77,748 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 72,665 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 67,568 miles

EML illuminated

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to get hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure lamp loose but not likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished but not split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front spot lamp loose but not likely to become detached

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to get hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure lamp loose but not likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre 11 years old

Pass 6 Jun 2019 59,947 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 59,422 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 59,419 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 57,579 miles

Both front outer CV joint gaiters cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2015 55,437 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 53,453 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 51,262 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 48,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 48,870 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 46,987 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2011 46,986 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 44,566 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 42,469 miles

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

n/s and o/s steering arm has play

Fail 4 Dec 2009 42,466 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s and o/s steering arm has play

Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,448 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,930 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,605 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 29,605 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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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LR52 GCK is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 LR52 GCK, 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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LR52 GCK is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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