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YF51 XNJ

2002 Suzuki Vitara

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,156 mi
Last recorded122,156 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 122,156 miles

Both front brake disc back plates are corroded.

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

Front antiroll bar bushes are perished.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear tailpipe mounting bracket has become detached

corrosion forming close to both front body mountings

nearside and offside body is corroded under the wheel arches.

rear body crossmember is deteriorated by corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2018 120,275 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated hinges (3.1 (c))

Central Front Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake dust shield corroded

Offside Front brake disk dust shield corroded

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

Offside Rear body member corroded under wheel arch at the rear

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 120,271 miles

Fuel pipe leaking injector leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose belt not attached at the bottom fixing (7.1.1 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated hinges (3.1 (c))

Central Front Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake dust shield corroded

Offside Front brake disk dust shield corroded

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

Offside Rear body member corroded under wheel arch at the rear

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 119,051 miles

front antiroll bar rubber bushes are perished

front number plate is cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2016 119,051 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front antiroll bar rubber bushes are perished

front number plate is cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2015 113,698 miles

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

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

oil leak

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion throughout

Pass 16 Aug 2014 110,480 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 110,480 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel supply pipe deteriorated by corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2013 108,548 miles

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

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

front brake disc backplates corroding/deteriourating

front to rear fuel and brake lines have signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2013 108,548 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

front brake disc backplates corroding/deteriourating

front to rear fuel and brake lines have signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2011 102,677 miles

Oil leak

o/s front stone guard corroded

rear lens slightly cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2010 95,786 miles

front brake backplates corroded/rear no plate mtg corroded/o/s/f w/brg slight wear

Pass 4 Feb 2009 92,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 92,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 86,329 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2007 74,139 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 61,081 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 XNJ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YF51 XNJ, 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 XNJ registered?

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

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