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VK02 CWT

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,428 mi
Last recorded32,428 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 CWT
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 32,428 miles

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber badly perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 32,428 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber badly perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 31,201 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 29,919 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 29,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear exhaust broken

Pass 19 Sep 2023 28,743 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 26,390 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underside corrosion starting

Fail 21 Sep 2022 26,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underside corrosion starting

Pass 21 Sep 2021 25,122 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 24,022 miles

all tyres showing slight age cracking

chassis front and rear corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 22,491 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 21,494 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 16,200 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 11,475 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 8,634 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 8,634 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 8,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 8,376 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 8,308 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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VK02 CWT is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 68,061 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VK02 CWT, 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 VK02 CWT registered?

VK02 CWT is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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The MOT history for VK02 CWT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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