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MT02 YFV

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

41,849 mi
Last recorded41,849 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 YFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 May 2019 41,849 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 40,959 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 40,959 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 39,087 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 39,087 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2016 37,658 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 37,658 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 36,024 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion at fuel pipes to rear.

Front prop shaft rear hardy spicer excessive play.

Pass 19 May 2014 34,911 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 32,767 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 29,320 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 29,320 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2011 26,242 miles

N/S/F tyre worn to edges.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre worn to inner edge.

Pass 21 May 2010 23,074 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 May 2010 23,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2009 20,107 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 20,107 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 19 May 2008 18,142 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 May 2008 18,142 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2007 15,405 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 15,405 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2006 13,112 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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MT02 YFV 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 59.1%.

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 MT02 YFV, 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 MT02 YFV registered?

MT02 YFV is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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The MOT history for MT02 YFV shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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