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VK02 YKJ

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,746 mi
Last recorded93,746 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 93,746 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 93,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 92,649 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 91,876 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 90,677 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 89,278 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 87,461 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 85,931 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 81,337 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 77,983 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 73,383 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 73,383 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 69,628 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 69,628 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,924 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,483 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,058 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 57,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 51,773 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 51,773 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 46,898 miles

exhaust backbox has minor leak

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking

windscreen wipers working but slowly

Pass 14 May 2010 41,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2009 36,390 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,885 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,860 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 26,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2006 20,285 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 YKJ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VK02 YKJ, 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 VK02 YKJ?

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What year was VK02 YKJ registered?

VK02 YKJ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is VK02 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK02 YKJ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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