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YC52 HLU

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

105,533 mi
Last recorded105,533 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 HLU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 105,533 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 105,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 98,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring not seated correctly

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 15 Jan 2020 98,821 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring not seated correctly

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 14 Jan 2019 89,596 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp lenses deteriorated affecting beam image

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 89,585 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp lenses deteriorated affecting beam image

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 80,507 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 80,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 70,872 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 61,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

front brake pads worn

Fail 19 Dec 2015 61,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

front brake pads worn

Pass 24 Nov 2014 51,189 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2014 51,189 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check front wheel bearings due to brakes binding

Fail 29 Nov 2013 46,939 miles

Exhaust extensiveley corroded between front and centre pipes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 46,939 miles

Exhaust extensiveley corroded between front and centre pipes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 41,098 miles

slight play and knoking from offside front rack arm

slight play in lower steering uj

Fail 7 Dec 2012 41,097 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

slight play and knoking from offside front rack arm

slight play in lower steering uj

Pass 9 Dec 2011 37,084 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 37,084 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 32,548 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 29,582 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 26,015 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 22,792 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 18,203 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 14,666 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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YC52 HLU is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YC52 HLU, 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 YC52 HLU registered?

YC52 HLU is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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