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GN52 GXW

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,215 mi
Last recorded122,215 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 GXW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 122,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 119,614 miles

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

Slight corrosion to underbody

Fail 31 Oct 2024 119,614 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 10 Nov 2023 118,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 118,241 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill Section

Pass 21 Oct 2022 115,727 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 110,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 105,061 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 100,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 100,053 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 97,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

both inner sills corroded and weak

Fail 17 Apr 2018 97,118 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe missing (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

both inner sills corroded and weak

Pass 26 Apr 2017 93,414 miles

some brake pipes deteriorating with corrosion -most pipes covered in mud

underside contaminated with mud

Pass 21 Apr 2016 89,591 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 89,591 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 83,888 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 83,886 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,460 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front brake,slight drag noted.

nearside rear tyre, surface cracks/deterioration noted around inner wall.advise renewal.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 74,659 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 74,659 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,734 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 69,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 64,662 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 64,662 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 56,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 50,201 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,201 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,859 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 31,488 miles

rear tow bar covering part of rear no plate

Pass 7 Apr 2006 28,824 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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GN52 GXW is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 68,061 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 Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN52 GXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GN52 GXW registered?

GN52 GXW is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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