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A12 AEF

2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,960 mi
Last recorded132,960 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara70,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 AEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,736cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2026 132,960 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cats (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread worn/dull (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / transfer case / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Mar 2025 130,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 130,248 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 128,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 128,284 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 128,263 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Across rear axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2021 126,283 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 123,020 miles

Undercarriage covered in underseal not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 21 Oct 2019 122,974 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 121,161 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 121,015 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 115,864 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 108,527 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 108,522 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear wheel looks to have had a fluid leak

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 102,457 miles

engine management light is on

oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 102,436 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light is on

exhaust heatshield insecure

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 93,864 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light is on

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 25 Jun 2014 93,854 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light is on

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 24 Jun 2013 89,425 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light is on

Pass 20 Mar 2012 83,979 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 79,287 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 71,735 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 65,705 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 55,104 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 45,663 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,554 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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A12 AEF is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 70,449 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 Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 AEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A12 AEF is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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