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MH02 FBV

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,970 mi
Last recorded92,970 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 FBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 92,970 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

hand brake high

Fail 21 Jun 2016 92,969 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear inner sills (marked up) (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front D bushers (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

hand brake high

Pass 8 May 2015 87,172 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 82,584 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust damaged but not blowing

Fail 16 May 2014 82,581 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust damaged but not blowing

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 75,962 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

exhaust centre box damaged but not blowing

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 May 2012 71,004 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust center box damaged and rattling

front number plate cracked

Fail 25 May 2012 71,004 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust center box damaged and rattling

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 May 2011 65,802 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 59,916 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 53,635 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 22 May 2009 53,635 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 47,867 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 42,706 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 37,333 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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MH02 FBV is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MH02 FBV, 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 MH02 FBV registered?

MH02 FBV is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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