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RY02 UUJ

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

230,576 mi
Last recorded230,576 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 UUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2017 230,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

emissions not tested due to exhaust blow

exhaust system corroding

headlamps cloudy

suspension bushes starting to lift/perish

Pass 23 Nov 2016 215,574 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 215,568 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

ems light stays on

Pass 10 Nov 2015 200,186 miles

excessive oil leak

windscreen cracked [not directly in drivers view]

Fail 9 Nov 2015 200,186 miles

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

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

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

excessive oil leak

windscreen cracked [not directly in drivers view]

Pass 11 Nov 2014 187,354 miles

windscreen cracked [not in drivers view]

Pass 14 Nov 2013 173,943 miles

ems light stays on

Fail 7 Nov 2013 173,539 miles

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

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

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

ems light stays on

Pass 15 Nov 2012 160,411 miles

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

Oil leak

front inner brake disc faces corroded [only working on 50%of surface]

Fail 12 Nov 2012 160,323 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front inner brake disc faces corroded [only working on 50%of surface]

Pass 16 Nov 2011 145,553 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2011 145,524 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 131,426 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 131,318 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 116,718 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 116,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 96,046 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2008 91,452 miles

engine oil leak

rear tyres low

Pass 1 Feb 2007 81,656 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 76,506 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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RY02 UUJ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RY02 UUJ, 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 RY02 UUJ registered?

RY02 UUJ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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