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WF02 XVB

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,069 mi
Last recorded117,069 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 XVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 117,069 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 117,065 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 112,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 112,187 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 106,841 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 106,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 97,210 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 97,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs in poor/worn condition

Pass 25 May 2011 94,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear shock absorber skirts are corroded and broken away from there fixings

chassic has slight corrosion in various places

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

front regisitration plate fixings loose

fuel pipe fouling steering column

fuel pipes corroded

n/s inner drive shaft boot leaking slightly

o/s/f mud flap partially insecure

o/s/r of body has slight damage

under tray fitted

Fail 23 May 2011 94,130 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear shock absorber skirts are corroded and broken away from there fixings

chassic has slight corrosion in various places

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

front regisitration plate fixings loose

fuel pipe fouling steering column

fuel pipes corroded

n/s inner drive shaft boot leaking slightly

o/s/f mud flap partially insecure

o/s/r of body has slight damage

under tray fitted

Pass 28 May 2010 83,080 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 83,080 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

Pass 27 May 2009 73,595 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 64,300 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 64,140 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2007 53,572 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 42,961 miles

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

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

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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WF02 XVB is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 WF02 XVB, 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 WF02 XVB registered?

WF02 XVB is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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