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YP02 OVY

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,233 mi
Last recorded106,233 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP02 OVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 106,233 miles

MIL LIGHT ON BUT TOO OLD TO TEST

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity LENS TAPED (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER AND OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 104,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear DIFF NOISEY

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 102,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear side lamp has tape on lens,not affecting light output

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both headlamps becoming dull

Fail 17 Jan 2024 102,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excess corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front body mounts excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear side lamp has tape on lens,not affecting light output

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both headlamps becoming dull

Pass 10 Jan 2023 98,251 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 98,251 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 93,995 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 93,995 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/body mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front body mounting corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 90,364 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advise o/s inner sill corroded and holed not in prescibed area time of test

Pass 21 Jan 2020 88,258 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 88,234 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 83,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 80,332 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 80,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 76,412 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 76,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 72,825 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 72,805 miles

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 68,701 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 65,272 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,514 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 61,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 55,785 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 55,716 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 52,046 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 52,009 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2010 47,989 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 44,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Jan 2009 44,709 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 May 2008 38,042 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 32,941 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 26,606 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 26,529 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

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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YP02 OVY is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YP02 OVY, 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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YP02 OVY is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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