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YO02 MYJ

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,856 mi
Last recorded146,856 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 MYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 146,856 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 137,802 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake pads appear low

fuel tank mounting bar corroded but tank still secure

rear wiper blade unservicable

Pass 14 Apr 2011 133,472 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 116,702 miles

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

heavy corrosion o/s/f wing

Fail 6 May 2010 116,701 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

heavy corrosion o/s/f wing

Pass 1 May 2009 105,442 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

side to side movement on handbrake lever

Fail 1 May 2009 105,442 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

side to side movement on handbrake lever

Pass 19 Apr 2008 87,847 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 87,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2007 73,800 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 58,783 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2006 58,783 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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YO02 MYJ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YO02 MYJ, 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 YO02 MYJ registered?

YO02 MYJ is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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