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RJ02 NGO

2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

119,871 mi
Last recorded119,871 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara70,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 NGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 119,871 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 118,111 miles

Centre exhaust (cat) badly corroded on flange

EML on

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff leak on brake backing plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 118,084 miles

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

Centre exhaust (cat) badly corroded on flange

EML on

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff leak on brake backing plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 115,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 112,195 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 109,033 miles

oil leaking from offside rear hub.

Pass 28 Sep 2020 106,981 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 106,973 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 105,059 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2018 102,449 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 99,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 91,784 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 91,779 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 86,421 miles

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

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

eml on

Fail 14 Sep 2015 86,405 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 19 Sep 2014 82,336 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 77,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 72,844 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 67,138 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,795 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 56,663 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 56,663 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)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,549 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,887 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,071 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 28,368 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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RJ02 NGO is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RJ02 NGO, 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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RJ02 NGO is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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