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SV02 FEJ

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,737 mi
Last recorded69,737 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 FEJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 69,737 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 68,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 66,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack @ offside (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 66,001 miles

Fuel system component leaking @ rear (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack @ offside (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 63,706 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 61,287 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 57,817 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 54,617 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 51,647 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,072 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,386 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,970 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 37,447 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

engine management light on

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear bumper at left hand corner cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2008 37,431 miles

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

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

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,643 miles

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Fail 14 Mar 2007 32,643 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

front pads low & discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2006 28,431 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corrode on innside

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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SV02 FEJ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV02 FEJ, 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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SV02 FEJ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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