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2002 Suzuki Wagon-R+ 1.3L Petrol · LX02 AAE

LX02 AAE

2002 Suzuki Wagon-R+ (1.3L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 68,581 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
SUZUKI WAGON-R+
Year / Origin
2002 · Sidcup (South East London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 24 Jan 2027
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
68,581 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 24 Jan 2027
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2002
Engine
1298cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 22 January 2026 at 68,581 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of passing tests over the last three years, suggesting the car remains in a mechanically sound state for its age. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 24 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,858 miles per year. Between 18 January 2024 and 22 January 2026, the odometer increased by only 4,404 miles. This low usage suggests the car has spent significant time stationary or has been used for very short journeys, which can sometimes mask underlying issues like perished rubber seals or battery degradation. The MOT record is unusually clean, showing no recorded defects or advisories across multiple years. While the failures on 17 January 2024 and 16 January 2025 were resolved immediately, the lack of specific fault data in the record makes it difficult to identify recurring mechanical trends. The absence of mentioned corrosion is positive, but the age of the chassis makes structural rust a primary concern. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade with age rather than mileage. Check the condition of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and tyre sidewalls for dry rot or cracking. Given the low annual mileage, verify that the brake calipers are not seizing and that the engine oil and coolant show no signs of contamination from long periods of inactivity.
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LX02 AAE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
  • 68,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)

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LX02 AAE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 05:23
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Suzuki Wagon-R+ (LX02 AAE) between January 2024 and January 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 27 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.

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ADVISORY

LX02 AAE Mileage History

  1. 17/01/202464,176 mi
  2. 18/01/202464,177 mi+1 mi
  3. 16/01/202566,209 mi+2,032 mi
  4. 20/01/202566,209 mi
  5. 22/01/202668,581 mi+2,372 mi

Average of roughly 2,186 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
1 dangerous defects found recently
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