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AE02 MTZ

2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,602 mi
Last recorded93,602 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara70,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 MTZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 93,602 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Slight corrosion around body mount fixings

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 93,602 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Slight corrosion around body mount fixings

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 90,109 miles

hand brake has no reserve travel

Pass 3 Aug 2017 82,171 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 82,163 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 79,089 miles

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

slight oil leak,chassis starting to corrode.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 79,077 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

slight oil leak,chassis starting to corrode.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 74,155 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner face,chassis has light corrosion.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 70,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 70,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 31 May 2013 43,672 miles

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

all tyres perishing,tial pipe missing off exhaust.

Fail 31 May 2013 43,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres perishing,tial pipe missing off exhaust.

Pass 11 May 2012 63,422 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2011 60,027 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,778 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,915 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 45,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 41,408 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,169 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 28,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 28,477 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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AE02 MTZ is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE02 MTZ, 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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What year was AE02 MTZ registered?

AE02 MTZ is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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