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AO02 BVK

2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,015 mi
Last recorded114,015 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara70,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 BVK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2020 114,015 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner sill area corroded within 30 of the rear seat belt mounts significantly reducing strength and continuity of the mounting area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear brakes have imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front and o/s rear tyres low tread and in poor condition. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 157,382 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 157,382 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 110,588 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 105,218 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 105,218 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 96,493 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 88,644 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 88,644 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 83,053 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 83,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 80,334 miles

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

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

engine management light on dash illuminated

o/s/r number plate lamp came on and continued functioning once tapped

Pass 23 Jan 2012 76,795 miles

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

engine management light on dash illuminated

n/s/f brake binding lightly

Fail 23 Jan 2012 76,786 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on dash illuminated

n/s/f brake binding lightly

Pass 24 Jan 2011 69,734 miles

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

engine management light on dash illuminated

lens repair to o/s/r fog lamp starting to peel up

Pass 20 Jan 2010 65,743 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 62,119 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 57,482 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 52,851 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 46,319 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 BVK is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO02 BVK, 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 BVK is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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