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BU52 VFS

2002 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

83,808 mi
Last recorded83,808 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Wagon-r+53,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 VFS
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2025 83,808 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

EML Illuminated

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 81,789 miles

Engine management light on

Surface corrosion on the underside

Fail 12 Feb 2024 81,781 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Engine management light on

Surface corrosion on the underside

Pass 17 Feb 2023 79,952 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on the underside

Fail 15 Feb 2023 79,943 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s effort low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine management light on

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on the underside

Pass 17 Feb 2022 77,928 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on underside

Fail 17 Feb 2022 77,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 3 Feb 2021 76,176 miles

Areas of corrosion on the underside

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 74,547 miles

Areas of corrosion on the underside

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 74,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Areas of corrosion on the underside

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 70,268 miles

Areas of corrosion on the underside

Pass 31 Jan 2018 67,110 miles

Engine management light on

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2017 63,612 miles

Areas of corrosion on the underside

Engine management light on

Fail 15 Feb 2017 63,612 miles

Areas of corrosion on the underside

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 59,157 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 3 Feb 2015 55,208 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 55,208 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,563 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 51,563 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 47,813 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 47,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 44,593 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 43,561 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 43,561 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,530 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 43,530 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,124 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,416 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 26,527 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 19,258 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 40,305 miles

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

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

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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BU52 VFS is a 2002 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BU52 VFS, 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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BU52 VFS is a 2002 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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