2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · BN02 AVC

The Suzuki Grand Vitara presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 10 April 2026 at 93,970 miles, though the DVSA log also records a failure on that same date with no defects listed. This duplicate entry points to an administrative or documentation anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Across the five recorded tests from April 2023 to April 2026, the vehicle cleared every examination with no defects or advisories, indicating a stable maintenance trend and no worsening condition. The odometer shows 93,970 miles against a 24-year lifespan, a low average of roughly 3,915 miles per year. The records reveal exceptionally sparse use: between the April 2023 test at 92,820 miles and April 2024 at 92,870 miles the car covered just 50 miles, then 744 miles to April 2025 and 356 miles to April 2026. Such minimal accumulation implies long periods of standing, yet the annual test cadence stayed unbroken and the history remains clean. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive components that MOT thresholds may not flag. The tester noted no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs or structural integrity, but a two-decade-old vehicle stored largely idle risks perished rubber mounts, binding calipers from disuse, and underside corrosion. Examine the exhaust emissions system for rot, check tyre sidewalls for cracking despite adequate tread, and verify drivetrain seals for moisture ingress. The absence of recorded faults across five years suggests previous keepers maintained the car to test standard or used it gently. The same-day fail with no defects hints at a clerical slip rather than neglected upkeep, though the buyer must validate identity and paperwork before purchase.