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AJ52 ETL

2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,197 mi
Last recorded103,197 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara70,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ETL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 103,197 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 84,210 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 82,393 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

coolant warning lamp on

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

small cut in outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2013 82,393 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

coolant warning lamp on

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

small cut in outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2012 75,287 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 75,287 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 72,928 miles

high level brake light has two segments out

Fail 7 Nov 2011 72,928 miles

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

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

high level brake light has two segments out

Pass 9 Nov 2010 64,919 miles

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

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

one segment out in hi level brake light

Pass 2 Nov 2009 55,956 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,306 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,883 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 31,030 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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AJ52 ETL is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AJ52 ETL, 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 ETL is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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