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RY51 KWU

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,101 mi
Last recorded87,101 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 KWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 87,101 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 87,101 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 77,504 miles

eml on

Fail 29 Jan 2018 77,479 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven front inner faces corroded and binding (3.7.B.2)

EML ON

Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,268 miles

EML ON

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened & REAR (2.4.G.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 71,266 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST MISSING (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH SIDES INNER SILL MARKED YELLOW (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

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

EML ON

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened & REAR (2.4.G.1)

Front BOTH BRAKES HAVE A SLIGHT BIND

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

Front brakes have a slight imbalance 20%

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,813 miles

EML ON

Fail 22 Jul 2015 67,809 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML ON

Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,277 miles

EML ON

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 64,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

EML ON

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 60,267 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 56,087 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear brake pipes along axle starting to corrode

Fail 28 Aug 2012 58,087 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear brake pipes along axle starting to corrode

Fail 2 Aug 2011 52,726 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,726 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,910 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,345 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,413 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,472 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 32,623 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 28,592 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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RY51 KWU is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RY51 KWU, 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 RY51 KWU registered?

RY51 KWU is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 10 January 2002.

Is RY51 KWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY51 KWU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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