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VE51 KYW

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,234 mi
Last recorded94,234 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 KYW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 94,234 miles

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

Pass 23 Sep 2016 90,990 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 86,926 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 84,086 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 78,614 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 78,614 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 74,944 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 74,944 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 69,611 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 64,259 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 55,399 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2008 49,151 miles

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

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

advise nail in o/s/r tyre

advise screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2007 42,966 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 34,818 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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VE51 KYW is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VE51 KYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE51 KYW?

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What year was VE51 KYW registered?

VE51 KYW is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is VE51 KYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE51 KYW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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