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WK52 FTY

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

154,983 mi
Last recorded154,983 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 FTY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2024 154,983 miles

Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Both middle mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 154,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2022 146,669 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 146,669 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 140,141 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside muddy

Fail 30 Nov 2021 140,141 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside muddy

Pass 3 Oct 2019 139,864 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 139,864 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 137,323 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 134,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 134,244 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 130,187 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 130,185 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body by chassis mount (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body by chassis mount (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 124,538 miles

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

advise oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 124,534 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 117,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 117,113 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 110,331 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 110,327 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 103,891 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 95,800 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 95,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,464 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 78,187 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 68,975 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 68,975 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 59,973 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 47,623 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 32,321 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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WK52 FTY is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WK52 FTY, 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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WK52 FTY is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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