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WA02 UTH

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,371 mi
Last recorded105,371 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 UTH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 105,371 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 105,329 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported 2nd hanger from rear missing from exhaust pipe (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure Both and iff tied on with cable ties face to centre (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis section around tow bar mounting (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Both front axle knuckle joint seals leaking Front diff casing leaking oil

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front seat belt locking mechanism plastic cover damaged but not affecting seat belt latching

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 104,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 103,386 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 103,386 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 100,930 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

axle breather pipe insecure

rear body corrosion

windscreen has sticker but not affecting view of road

Fail 2 Aug 2014 100,913 miles

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

axle breather pipe insecure

rear body corrosion

windscreen has sticker but not affecting view of road

Pass 27 Aug 2013 96,548 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 92,054 miles

front steering arm slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2011 84,996 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 76,784 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 58,691 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 58,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 49,141 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2008 48,789 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,006 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 34,003 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 28,346 miles

front propshaft rear joint badly worn.

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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WA02 UTH is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WA02 UTH, 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 WA02 UTH registered?

WA02 UTH is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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