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AP02 OFD

2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,583 mi
Last recorded170,583 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara70,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 OFD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 170,583 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)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 170,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside 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)

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 164,961 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

both rear inner sills getting weak

full inspection of outer sills not possible due to sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2015 164,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

both rear inner sills getting weak

full inspection of outer sills not possible due to sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2013 151,357 miles

windscreen has minor damage,front brakes have minor judder.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 135,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 118,801 miles

osf flexi started to corrode,windscreen damage osf,

Pass 28 Jul 2010 102,952 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 87,781 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 87,781 miles

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

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

nsr tyre low tread,windscreen has slight damage ,

Pass 21 Jul 2008 72,493 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 57,729 miles

alltyres low tread,rear tyres edges worn low,

Pass 24 Jul 2006 46,278 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 46,278 miles

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

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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AP02 OFD is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AP02 OFD, 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 AP02 OFD registered?

AP02 OFD is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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