2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · FB52 ABF
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 101,240 miles. MOT expired on 16 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FB52 ABF Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2022
- 101,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FB52 ABF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara (FB52 ABF) between October 2006 and March 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Front 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))”.
FB52 ABF Mileage History
- 18/10/200626,478 mi
- 05/10/200729,576 mi+3,098 mi
- 20/11/200839,582 mi+10,006 mi
- 24/11/200945,559 mi+5,977 mi
- 25/11/201055,034 mi+9,475 mi
- 29/11/20101,088 mi-53,946 mi
- 01/12/201166,918 mi+65,830 mi
- 21/12/201271,541 mi+4,623 mi
- 29/12/201271,634 mi+93 mi
- 19/12/201375,482 mi+3,848 mi
- 19/12/201476,830 mi+1,348 mi
- 08/12/201679,643 mi+2,813 mi
- 23/12/201679,649 mi+6 mi
- 28/12/201780,875 mi+1,226 mi
- 09/01/201880,908 mi+33 mi
- 11/01/201989,046 mi+8,138 mi
- 11/01/201989,046 mi
- 30/01/202091,029 mi+1,983 mi
- 12/02/202091,056 mi+27 mi
- 17/02/202191,942 mi+886 mi
- 01/03/202191,968 mi+26 mi
- 07/03/2022100,969 mi+9,001 mi
- 17/03/2022101,240 mi+271 mi
Average of roughly 4,851 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Grand Vitara (Mk2/FT)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Timing Chain Tensioner Failure and Camshaft Rattle (2.5 & 2.7 V6)Serious
The 2.5-litre (H25A) and 2.7-litre (H27A) all-aluminium 24-valve V6 engines utilize a complex multi-chain timing system with hydraulic tensioners and plastic-lined guides. Infrequent oil changes or using incorrect oil viscosity causes carbon sludge to restrict oil supply ports to the hydraulic chain tensioners. This leads to collapsed tensioners, severe chain slap against the timing cover on cold starts, guide disintegration, and potential catastrophic valve-to-piston contact if the chain jumps timing teeth.
- Front Brake Caliper Seizure and Disc WarpingModerate
A well-documented weakness on the second-generation Grand Vitara is the tendency for front brake calipers to seize, particularly if the vehicle has been subjected to farm work, deep water splashes, or periods of inactivity. The rubber slider pin dust boots degrade, allowing road grit and corrosive salt to enter the sliding channels. The resulting brake pad drag overheats the ventilated front discs, resulting in disc warping, severe steering wheel vibration under braking, and MOT test failure for braking efficiency imbalance.
- Rear Chassis Rail and Body Mounting Outrigger CorrosionSerious
Despite its rugged ladder-frame chassis construction, the steel box sections on the Grand Vitara lack adequate factory internal wax protection. Mud, silt, and moisture accumulate inside the rear section of the chassis rails above the fuel tank and around the rear spring perches and body mounting brackets. Over British winters, severe rust develops from the inside out, causing structural metal thinning, chassis perforation, and immediate failure on the annual UK MOT test.
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