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VX02 XAV

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,559 mi
Last recorded85,559 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 XAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 85,559 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

underfloor pipes heavily undersealed

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Aug 2015 85,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings UNDERFLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILL ALSO AT REAR OF SILL INSIDE WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILL ASLO INSIDE WHEEL ARCH AT REAR OF SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded HOSE TO OFFSIDE HUB (3.6.B.2c)

FULL EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED

Front EXHAUST SYSTEM MINOR LEAK

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 83,953 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 83,953 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 79,121 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 79,117 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 72,518 miles

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 9 May 2012 72,441 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 3 May 2011 66,611 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 61,568 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,568 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 54,837 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 47,502 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 47,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 36,780 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,603 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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VX02 XAV is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VX02 XAV, 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 VX02 XAV registered?

VX02 XAV is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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