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AK02 YWY

2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,891 mi
Last recorded110,891 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara70,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 YWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 110,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

coolant level low

Fail 11 Sep 2018 110,835 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

coolant level low

Pass 1 Jul 2017 107,094 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

rear brake pipes corroded

underside surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2016 104,693 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2016 104,693 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 102,556 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 102,536 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has 3mm of tread left and tread cracked

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

Offside rear tyre tread cracked and has 2mm of tread left

Pass 8 Aug 2014 97,822 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 97,820 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 87,338 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2013 87,338 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2013 87,277 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 80,421 miles

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to metal brake pipes, especially at rear

Failed emissions test at first attempt but readings constantly dropping - passed second time.

Front brake pads appear approx 75% worn

Fail 18 Jul 2012 80,421 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

1x High level brake light not working

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to metal brake pipes, especially at rear

Failed emissions test at first attempt but readings constantly dropping - passed second time.

Front brake pads appear approx 75% worn

Pass 25 Jun 2011 70,487 miles

Corrosion to flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to underside chassis and suspension

Pass 20 Jul 2010 60,350 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,029 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,260 miles

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

has an engine oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2009 51,260 miles

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

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

has an engine oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,598 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 43,922 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 34,702 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,256 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AK02 YWY is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AK02 YWY, 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 YWY is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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