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AK02 THZ

2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,910 mi
Last recorded143,910 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara70,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 THZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 143,910 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 143,805 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter near tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2016 135,072 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis has light corrosion

Fuel pipe corroded

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 125,712 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 125,700 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 118,038 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 107,471 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 96,685 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 87,597 miles

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

Front brake pads must be very very close to the limit of 1.5mm - meets absolute minimum requirement only

Pass 31 Mar 2010 79,001 miles

Corrosion to top of both rear coil springs

Pass 22 Apr 2009 70,804 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 61,106 miles

Slight movement in offside steering rack joint

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 51,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 42,359 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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AK02 THZ is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK02 THZ, 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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AK02 THZ is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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