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MK02 YSJ

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,584 mi
Last recorded106,584 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 YSJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2018 106,584 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 103,520 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside front tyre cracked on sidewall .

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear tyres cracked on shoulders .

Fail 19 Jan 2017 103,520 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside front tyre cracked on sidewall .

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear tyres cracked on shoulders .

Pass 19 Feb 2016 101,318 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 101,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 101,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded End of main to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From rear end of flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From valve to front end of flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Advise Engine Management light on.

Advise Handbrake lever is slightly high

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only just acceptable (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Advise Damp around steering rack but is acceptable.

Offside Rear Advise surface corrosion to chassis around suspension mounts

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 98,900 miles

advise engine management light on

Fail 6 Feb 2015 98,900 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

advise engine management light on

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edges

Fail 6 Jan 2014 96,242 miles

Advise Engine Management light on.

Advise O/S/F Tyre is weaing on the inside edge.

Advise corrosion to brake pipes to rear valve but are acceptable at this time.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/R and O/S/R Brake pipes over rear axle.

Advise surface corrosion to metal part of N/S/F and O/S/F Flexy brake hoses.

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 96,242 miles

Advise Engine Management light on.

Advise O/S/F Tyre is weaing on the inside edge.

Advise corrosion to brake pipes to rear valve but are acceptable at this time.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/R and O/S/R Brake pipes over rear axle.

Advise surface corrosion to metal part of N/S/F and O/S/F Flexy brake hoses.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 90,471 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 90,471 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine managment light on

Pass 23 Jan 2012 83,723 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 76,785 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 70,410 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 63,508 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 55,044 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 46,175 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 38,147 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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MK02 YSJ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MK02 YSJ, 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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MK02 YSJ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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