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AJ52 ETA

2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

85,018 mi
Last recorded85,018 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara70,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ETA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 85,018 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S AND N/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

O/S AND N/S REAR TYRES CRACKING.REAR DIFF LEAKING.O/S AND N/S CHASSIS AND INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 May 2024 85,018 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S AND N/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

O/S AND N/S REAR TYRES CRACKING.REAR DIFF LEAKING.O/S AND N/S CHASSIS AND INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 84,343 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 80,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 80,948 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,339 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 79,330 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 77,761 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 73,940 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 73,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Found On Full Lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Found On Full Lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Len's Requires Cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,566 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 71,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Braking system leaking Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2016 68,418 miles

Front flange that joins the two cats is very corroded, but not blowing.

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot starting to weep grease slightly

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes, front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 65,760 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join , between cats . (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner front to rear, sill corroded.

Offside Inner front to rear, sill corroded

Rear brakepipes, front to rear, both pipes ( to compensator valve)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 63,029 miles

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

front inside brakepads, wearing low.

Fail 11 Oct 2014 63,029 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front inside brakepads, wearing low.

Pass 12 Oct 2013 59,927 miles

all rear brakepipes, and fuelpipes, corroded.

exhaust, frontpipe to catalyst, flanges very corroded.

Fail 11 Oct 2013 59,927 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all rear brakepipes, and fuelpipes, corroded.

exhaust, frontpipe to catalyst, flanges very corroded.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,686 miles

both rear brakepipes, nearside, attached to rear axle, corroded.

both rear brakepipes, to compensator valve corroded.

rear seatbelts not checked

Fail 13 Oct 2012 56,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear brakepipes, nearside, attached to rear axle, corroded.

both rear brakepipes, to compensator valve corroded.

rear seatbelts not checked

Pass 17 Oct 2011 54,247 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 54,247 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 51,314 miles

both rear brakepipes corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2009 47,402 miles

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

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

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

all tyres in poor condition, with low tread and cracks forming on sidewalls ,and between tread.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 41,935 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 36,809 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 34,093 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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AJ52 ETA is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AJ52 ETA, 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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AJ52 ETA is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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