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AJ02 VCZ

2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

105,273 mi
Last recorded105,273 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara70,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VCZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 105,273 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 101,519 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2024 96,152 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 91,561 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded

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

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

both headlamps deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2023 91,560 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

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

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

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2022 86,854 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 86,854 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 82,117 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2021 82,117 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2020 76,902 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 73,093 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 67,325 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 63,258 miles

Front crossmember corroded (top side)

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded mount corroded off system not insecure

all brake pipework under vehicle undersealed

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,566 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 59,588 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 57,311 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 54,875 miles

rear tyres aged and perished

Pass 14 Jun 2012 52,410 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 15 Jun 2011 49,477 miles

front discs worn

front pads 50%worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 46,802 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 43,540 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2008 40,288 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,069 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 36,069 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 29,408 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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AJ02 VCZ is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VCZ, 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 VCZ is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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