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AJ02 VCW

2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

59,787 mi
Last recorded59,787 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara70,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 59,787 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 58,086 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 54,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 54,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 50,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 48,438 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 48,432 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible TOWBAR OBSTRUCTION (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 46,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 43,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 41,569 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,313 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2016 41,313 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2014 40,863 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery secured by cable ties

Pass 4 Dec 2013 40,499 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and offside rear tyres poor condition

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2013 40,497 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and offside rear tyres poor condition

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 40,016 miles

tow-bar slightly blocking view of rear number plate

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,770 miles

hand brake is slightly long

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Dec 2010 39,431 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 38,186 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres cracking up on sidewall

Pass 6 Apr 2009 31,695 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,971 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,290 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 27,290 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,034 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 21,709 miles

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

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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AJ02 VCW is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AJ02 VCW, 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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AJ02 VCW is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 22 June 2002.

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The MOT history for AJ02 VCW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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