2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · AY52 MBF
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 140,483 miles. MOT expired on 17 Dec 2021.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Dec 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Jun 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,483 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY52 MBF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2020
- 140,483 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY52 MBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara (AY52 MBF) between September 2006 and December 2020.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
AY52 MBF Mileage History
- 19/09/200625,117 mi
- 15/09/200729,136 mi+4,019 mi
- 13/09/200836,152 mi+7,016 mi
- 21/08/200944,502 mi+8,350 mi
- 02/09/201054,558 mi+10,056 mi
- 27/08/201166,419 mi+11,861 mi
- 14/09/201278,519 mi+12,100 mi
- 18/09/201387,203 mi+8,684 mi
- 20/09/201494,900 mi+7,697 mi
- 19/09/2015101,506 mi+6,606 mi
- 15/09/2016109,315 mi+7,809 mi
- 19/09/2017116,752 mi+7,437 mi
- 22/09/2017116,752 mi
- 30/08/2018123,914 mi+7,162 mi
- 13/09/2018124,320 mi+406 mi
- 30/09/2019133,932 mi+9,612 mi
- 01/10/2019133,932 mi
- 18/12/2020140,483 mi+6,551 mi
Average of roughly 8,098 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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