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YG02 YAJ

2002 Suzuki Vitara

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,892 mi
Last recorded153,892 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 YAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 153,892 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 153,892 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 146,050 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 146,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 140,478 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 137,544 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 137,359 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 130,645 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 130,644 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 118,275 miles

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 101,983 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 101,983 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

high level brakelight has one bulb inop

Pass 18 Feb 2009 93,407 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 23 Feb 2008 75,842 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 75,842 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 58,661 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front pads getting low

fuel filter corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2006 42,955 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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YG02 YAJ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YG02 YAJ, 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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YG02 YAJ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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