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AO52 VUJ

2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,770 mi
Last recorded57,770 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara70,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 57,770 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

creak from o/s front, unable to locate

Pass 5 Feb 2018 98,991 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mounting perished

Pass 13 Feb 2017 88,327 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 88,319 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 83,604 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 83,604 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2015 79,124 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 79,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 75,360 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,190 miles

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

n s f brake binding slighty

Pass 15 Feb 2012 60,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear whipper split

Fail 15 Feb 2012 60,390 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

haet sheld loose

rear whipper split

Pass 29 Nov 2010 48,679 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,891 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 40,817 miles

roadsprings corroded

split in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2007 35,870 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 35,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,632 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 26,400 miles

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

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

cut in offside front tyre

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 VUJ is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AO52 VUJ, 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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What year was AO52 VUJ registered?

AO52 VUJ is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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