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VN51 WKZ

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,965 mi
Last recorded86,965 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 WKZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 86,965 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2022 86,965 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 86,432 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 86,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside rear slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 86,256 miles

Engine management

Fail 18 May 2020 86,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine management

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 85,864 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 85,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 May 2018 85,756 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2017 84,985 miles

Rear tyres cracking but cord not showing

Pass 15 Mar 2016 84,709 miles

Exhaust bracket broken on centre silencer

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

Oil leak

Rear Both tyres have a lot of cracks

Pass 2 Feb 2015 77,259 miles

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

Oil leak

age cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 2 Feb 2015 77,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

age cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 18 Dec 2013 73,762 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front inner door handle insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,429 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)

little reserve travel at handbrake lever

Pass 2 Nov 2011 64,606 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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 64,606 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 63,267 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2010 63,267 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2009 59,728 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 18,642 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,238 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 50,150 miles

Front & rear no plate backings starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Dec 2006 46,389 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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VN51 WKZ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VN51 WKZ, 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 VN51 WKZ registered?

VN51 WKZ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 January 2002.

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