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AU02 NYC

2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,899 mi
Last recorded133,899 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara70,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 NYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 133,899 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 133,898 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 125,521 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 125,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 115,042 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 115,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight u j joint partly seized (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 107,146 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 107,146 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 86,805 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 95,049 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 95,049 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 89,481 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 81,706 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 73,489 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 60,639 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 51,418 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,731 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,456 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,981 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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AU02 NYC is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 AU02 NYC, 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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AU02 NYC is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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