2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · LC02 AGU

The Suzuki Grand Vitara presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 February 2026 at 78,525 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests from 2022 to 2024 also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no worsening faults and no recurring advisories across the available record. Recorded mileage sits at 78,525 against a 2002 build date, an average of roughly 3,272 miles per year. The August 2022 test at 74,026 miles, the October 2023 test at 76,465 miles, and the October 2024 test at 77,009 miles confirm very low annual use with no rapid accumulation. A failed entry exists on 17 October 2024 at 77,009 miles yet carries no defects, suggesting an administrative or presentational rejection rather than a mechanical fault; the same-day pass confirms the vehicle was compliant. The sparse, clean history gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural corrosion on the chassis and subframes, as a 24-year-old 4x4 stored for long periods is prone to underbody rust even when MOT tests record no defects. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers warrant physical checks for age-related perishing or binding after low-mileage standing. The low use pattern implies the previous keeper prioritised basic statutory testing over high-frequency driving. With no advisories logged, the Grand Vitara's documented history supports a sound purchase subject to a routine pre-sale mechanical appraisal.