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SC51 OKN

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,447 mi
Last recorded90,447 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 OKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 90,447 miles

Body has slight corrosion Front and rear subfram (6.1.B.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 89,568 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both sides iner sills excessively corroded in patches, but outside prescribed areas.

rear floor area corroded, but not excessively.

Pass 2 Jan 2014 86,306 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 86,305 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 80,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 74,546 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 74,537 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 69,025 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 61,690 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 61,690 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 56,753 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

complete chassis showing signs of corrosion

engine sump corroded

fuel filler door hinge broken

power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

radiator deteriorated and metal pipe at bottom very corroded

second exhaust pipe flange very corroded ands worn

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]and nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2009 56,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

alternator belt perished

complete chassis showing signs of corrosion

engine sump corroded

fuel filler door hinge broken

fuel filter corroded

power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

radiator deteriorated and metal pipe at bottom very corroded

second exhaust pipe flange very corroded ands worn

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]and nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2008 50,003 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

alternator belt slightly perished

automatic gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded and damp

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under plastic covers]

Fail 21 Jan 2008 50,000 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

alternator belt slightly perished

automatic gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded and damp

nearside front brake binding slightly

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under plastic covers]

Pass 25 Jan 2007 43,018 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 43,015 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2006 33,946 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm. †both front tyres on 3mm and wearing inner edge. †corrison at join at front pipe with cataylst.

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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SC51 OKN is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SC51 OKN, 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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SC51 OKN is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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