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YS51 NXW

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,150 mi
Last recorded88,150 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 NXW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 88,150 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 82,741 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 82,741 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 73,618 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 64,113 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 58,038 miles

Both chassia legs corroded various places

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front lower arm corroded ( Borderline)

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 13 Dec 2011 58,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both chassia legs corroded various places

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front lower arm corroded ( Borderline)

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside rear tyre has small cuts in sidewall

Fail 13 Dec 2010 53,069 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside rear tyre has small cuts in sidewall

Pass 10 Dec 2009 50,213 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment

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 rear diff

Pass 11 Dec 2008 47,423 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 47,388 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff leaking

Pass 13 Dec 2007 43,464 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 43,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 38,888 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 35,452 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 35,452 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YS51 NXW is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YS51 NXW, 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 YS51 NXW registered?

YS51 NXW is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 February 2002.

Is YS51 NXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS51 NXW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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