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M30 VAX

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

40,349 mi
Last recorded40,349 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 VAX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 40,349 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop, rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded as they join fuel tank

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 40,338 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop, rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded as they join fuel tank

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 35,481 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 35,372 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 26,271 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 25,357 miles

rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2018 25,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Braking system leaking load sensing valve (1.1.3 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside and Offside rear damper bushes worn

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 24,093 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 May 2017 24,073 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 23,932 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 23,654 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 May 2014 23,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 May 2013 22,460 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 7 May 2013 22,460 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 2 May 2012 22,056 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 21,492 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 20,495 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 May 2007 16,765 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 16,765 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 16,005 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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M30 VAX is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M30 VAX, 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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M30 VAX is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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