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YL02 RKY

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,197 mi
Last recorded147,197 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 RKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 147,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 145,898 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Holes in rear floor

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Silencer mounting broken

Fail 16 Apr 2018 145,864 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Holes in rear floor

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Silencer mounting broken

Pass 14 Apr 2017 144,017 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 143,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases On the front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake application uneven Is slow (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 141,958 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded on back axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going into load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f and n/s tyres perished

Pass 5 Nov 2014 138,916 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 138,873 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 134,334 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 1 Aug 2013 134,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Jul 2012 124,944 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 117,410 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 107,666 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 107,662 miles

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 103,856 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 103,856 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 85,997 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 69,288 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 55,545 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 42,740 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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YL02 RKY is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YL02 RKY, 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 YL02 RKY registered?

YL02 RKY is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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