2002 Suzuki Vitara 1.6L Petrol · LF52 CSU
2002 Suzuki Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 97,076 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,076 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF52 CSU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2023
- 97,076 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF52 CSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Suzuki Vitara (LF52 CSU) between April 2023 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From load valve to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
LF52 CSU Mileage History
- 14/04/202396,621 mi
- 03/05/202396,923 mi+302 mi
- 26/05/202397,076 mi+153 mi
Average of roughly 3,968 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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