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AO02 BFE

2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,717 mi
Last recorded83,717 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara70,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 BFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 83,717 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear shaft, front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

nearside rear tyre perished around tread

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2019 83,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear shaft, front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

nearside rear tyre perished around tread

rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 82,157 miles

1/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

2/ n/s and o/s rear floors becoming corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2018 82,116 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing (2.4.A.3)

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

1/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

2/ n/s and o/s rear floors becoming corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 80,370 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 78,539 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 78,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 76,334 miles

1.off side front tyre wearing on inside edge 2.front number plate becomming deteriated 3.front brake discs becomming pitted on inside edges 4.rear axle steel brake pipe becomming corroded 5.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 69,820 miles

1.off side front disc becomming distorted 2.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test 3.near side front brake slightly tight

Pass 2 Mar 2013 63,468 miles

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2.front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 3 Mar 2012 56,827 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer silld fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Nearside and offside sill backings becoming corroded.

Pass 26 Feb 2011 49,862 miles

front number plate becoming deterated

Pass 6 Mar 2010 43,330 miles

1.front number plate becomming deteriated 2.bh rear tyre becomming perished in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2009 36,453 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 29,770 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,792 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 22,650 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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AO02 BFE is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AO02 BFE, 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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AO02 BFE is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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