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AO52 UTP

2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

110,931 mi
Last recorded110,931 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara70,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 UTP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 110,931 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

VARIOUS UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Pass 8 Aug 2024 110,005 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underbody corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2023 107,197 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underbody corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2022 102,433 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear half shaft seal leaking

fuel tank cover corroded

repairs covered in underseal

Fail 21 Jul 2022 102,417 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear half shaft seal leaking

fuel tank cover corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2021 96,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cover rusty (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 95,597 miles

inner sills starting to corrode

rear body mounts corroding

rear shock covers corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 94,829 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 93,264 miles

screen damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2017 91,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 90,730 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 88,956 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 83,489 miles

Nearside front inner wing corroded, not considered excessive.

Rear end brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 74,881 miles

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch,not considered to be a prescribed area.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake pipes coated with waxoil.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,672 miles

Corrosion in N/S/F inner wing, not a prescribed area.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/R Coil spring, lower coil broken (Still correctly located).

Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,876 miles

Nearside rear foot-brake lower & slower than offside rear, not considered excessive.

Underside (including brake pipes) heavily wax-oiled.

Pass 18 Sep 2010 55,133 miles

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

Slight wear/corrosion on front brake disc inner faces.

Pass 26 Sep 2009 51,687 miles

Underside (including brake pipes) "wax-oiled".

Pass 27 Sep 2008 46,817 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,622 miles

Front brake balance close to 25% limit, (23%).

Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,062 miles

Exhaust box outer shell corroded & holed, no leak seen or heard.

Pass 3 Sep 2005 32,019 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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AO52 UTP is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 AO52 UTP, 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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AO52 UTP is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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