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YH02 MDJ

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,538 mi
Last recorded86,538 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 MDJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 86,538 miles

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

General under body corrosion

General welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under vehicle heavily under sealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 81,151 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside seal damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front inner arches corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 77,873 miles

Corrosion too front inner wheel arches not in prescribed area

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

General welding repairs

Nearside sill damaged

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 73,706 miles

Some corrosion to both upper shock absorber mount areas

Underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2016 69,627 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and many suspention parts (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded very weak (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

very poor welding

Fail 21 Jun 2016 69,627 miles

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and many suspention parts (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

very poor welding

Pass 6 Jun 2015 62,085 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 59,493 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 59,484 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 55,433 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 50,996 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 47,299 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 43,033 miles

exhaust corroeded

front discs minor pits

fuel filter corroeded

inner sills corroeding

Fail 4 Jun 2010 42,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel filter corroeded

inner sills corroeding

Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,783 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,768 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,273 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 24,388 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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YH02 MDJ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH02 MDJ, 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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YH02 MDJ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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