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SK52 TMZ

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,997 mi
Last recorded88,997 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 TMZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 88,997 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension slightly leaking

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine management light stays on the dashboard

Pass 1 Nov 2017 82,001 miles

engine light on dashboard

Fail 23 Oct 2017 82,001 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

engine light on dashboard

Pass 16 Nov 2016 76,424 miles

Rear diff noisey

covers fitted

engine light on dash board

inner+outer sills under sealed.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 76,423 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear diff noisey

covers fitted

engine light on dash board

Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,061 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front to rear x2 (3.6.B.4e)

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres wearing edges

front wipers rubber torn

Fail 3 Sep 2015 74,059 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front to rear x2 (3.6.B.4e)

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres wearing edges

front wipers rubber torn

Pass 11 Sep 2014 70,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Sep 2014 70,628 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2013 67,734 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,853 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 4 Sep 2012 64,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 16 Aug 2011 60,337 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,337 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 56,307 miles

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

front brake discs poor condition

Fail 7 Aug 2010 56,307 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2009 48,710 miles

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

centre stop lamp 2 bulbs inop

Pass 2 Aug 2008 39,744 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

bulbs out centre stop lamp

Pass 4 Aug 2007 31,367 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 23,866 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 17,384 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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SK52 TMZ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc 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 SK52 TMZ, 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 SK52 TMZ registered?

SK52 TMZ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is SK52 TMZ safe to buy?

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