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SB02 RJU

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,971 mi
Last recorded117,971 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB02 RJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 117,971 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 117,967 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 105,525 miles

n/s/f upper winscreen cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2015 105,465 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f upper winscreen cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2014 91,912 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 91,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 80,509 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 75,702 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 70,023 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 64,304 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

air bag lamp on ,e.m.l lamp on

high level brake lamp 60% working

Fail 29 Apr 2010 64,304 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

air bag lamp on ,e.m.l lamp on

high level brake lamp 60% working

Pass 6 May 2009 54,535 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 48,917 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 40,640 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,962 miles

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

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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SB02 RJU is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Green 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 SB02 RJU, 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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SB02 RJU is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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