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YF51 XMZ

2002 Suzuki Vitara

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,825 mi
Last recorded131,825 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 XMZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2016 131,825 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear panel and boot floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Heavy surface corrosion noted on underside of vehicle.

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

Oil leak

exhaust is perishing and insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2015 126,613 miles

Centre main and rear brake pipes corroded

Dash lights inoperative

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

Oil leak

Slight wear in off side front roll bar link

Underside of vehicle is heavily surface corroded on body

Pass 16 Jan 2014 122,744 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2014 122,744 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 110,635 miles

Corrosion around near side front body mount

Near side rear brake will soon require adjustment or repair

Oil leak

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

Rear lights damaged and deteriorated

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

Underbody metal brake pipes corroded

Underside of vehicle is corroded. Heavy in places

Pass 8 Feb 2012 102,800 miles

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

underbody brake and fuel pipes surface corroded/general corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 4 Feb 2011 96,631 miles

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

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

oil leak noted

Fail 4 Feb 2011 96,631 miles

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

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

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

oil leak noted

Pass 2 Feb 2010 85,683 miles

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

n/s inner c/v boot torn / surface rust on vehicle underside

Pass 5 Feb 2009 82,298 miles

Oil leak

Front brake discs worn

Front tyres wearing out of shape

Slight wear in near side rear top shocker mount

Pass 31 Jan 2008 77,569 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 70,814 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 58,725 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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YF51 XMZ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF51 XMZ, 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 YF51 XMZ registered?

YF51 XMZ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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