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YK52 DRO

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

122,719 mi
Last recorded122,719 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 DRO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 122,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and both inner sill's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 121,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 119,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 115,447 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 110,795 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 105,333 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 97,802 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 92,018 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 84,357 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 77,125 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 70,792 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 64,629 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 58,029 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,672 miles

n/s rear tyre as slight cracking on tyre wall

Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,262 miles

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

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

long travel on park brake lever

Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,144 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 39,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 32,348 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 25,788 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,389 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 10,792 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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YK52 DRO is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YK52 DRO, 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 YK52 DRO registered?

YK52 DRO is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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