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AP52 WSO

2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,323 mi
Last recorded122,323 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara70,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 WSO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 122,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 114,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 108,612 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 103,557 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 103,557 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 96,861 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 96,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 91,036 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 86,385 miles

Both front tyres have some cracking along outer tread

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

Parking brake has some free play

Petrol Flap insecure

Rear gearbox mount deteriorated

Trailer socket fog light not working

Fail 7 Mar 2014 86,385 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Both front tyres have some cracking along outer tread

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake has some free play

Petrol Flap insecure

Rear gearbox mount deteriorated

Trailer socket fog light not working

Pass 26 Mar 2013 80,464 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 80,464 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 74,350 miles

fuel filler flap brokken

Pass 31 Mar 2011 68,812 miles

Bonnet hinges siezed

Fail 30 Mar 2011 68,812 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Bonnet hinges siezed

Brake fluid low

Front brake discs corrod on inner faces

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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AP52 WSO is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP52 WSO, 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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AP52 WSO is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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