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BG02 SVJ

2002 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

59,072 mi
Last recorded59,072 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Wagon-r+53,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 SVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2025 59,072 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in nearside front rack arm

Pass 19 Feb 2024 56,463 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 56,463 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 54,114 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 50,823 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 46,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 43,556 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 43,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 39,442 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 39,439 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 35,137 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 27 Apr 2017 32,609 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on inner edge

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

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 32,609 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on inner edge

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

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 31,014 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 29,679 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 29,679 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 28,265 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,389 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 24,872 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,758 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 22,758 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,370 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,257 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 17,591 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 16,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 13,248 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Wagon-r+?

Based on 607,585 MOT tests across 35,379 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
3,813
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
35,379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,567
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,874
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,380
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 13,341
Registration plate lamp not working 11,050
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BG02 SVJ is a 2002 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Wagon-r+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 53,052 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Wagon-r+ fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,567 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG02 SVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Wagon-r+ typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki Wagon-r+ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG02 SVJ registered?

BG02 SVJ is a 2002 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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