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AR51 FHF

2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,660 mi
Last recorded95,660 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara70,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FHF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 95,660 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box blowing slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2017 92,839 miles

engine light on at time of test

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 21 Oct 2016 88,503 miles

Body has slight corrosion Rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Both front cv boots starting to perish

Both front lower ball-joint boots starting to perish

Both rear tyres starting to crack in the tread pattern

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

eml on at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2015 84,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear cross-member (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres starting to cracking in the tread pattern

Pass 20 Oct 2014 79,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front springs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 74,907 miles

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

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

advise exhaust rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2012 69,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,104 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,625 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,262 miles

o/s rear wheel has curb damage

Pass 2 Oct 2009 55,524 miles

Engine management light on (un diagnosed could cause severe engine damsge)

N/S/F accident damage

Parking brake travel nearing its limits and rear brakes require inspect and adjust

Rear hatch door handle broken

Fail 2 Oct 2009 55,524 miles

Engine management light on (un diagnosed could cause severe engine damsge)

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

N/S/F accident damage

Parking brake travel nearing its limits and rear brakes require inspect and adjust

Rear hatch door handle broken

Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,114 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,997 miles

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

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

engine management light is on

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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AR51 FHF is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AR51 FHF, 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 AR51 FHF registered?

AR51 FHF is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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The MOT history for AR51 FHF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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