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MF02 OFZ

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,503 mi
Last recorded108,503 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 OFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 108,503 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 102,132 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 95,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

some small scratches to windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2014 85,343 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 85,343 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 76,825 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 76,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 69,855 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 69,855 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 62,703 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 55,588 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 50,775 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 50,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 42,710 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 42,708 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 35,399 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 35,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 27,968 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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MF02 OFZ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF02 OFZ, 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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MF02 OFZ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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