2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara · 3,724 MOT tests
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliability
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitaras fail 43.6% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 14 Grand Vitara years (3,724 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Grand Vitaras: 37.4%)
- 43.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Grand Vitaras: 37.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 99,556
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,724
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: about average for its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- 2003 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 20% of tests fail here (115% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 51% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Fail rate by area
- Body, chassis and structure20%
- Lights and electrics16.5%
- Suspension14.6%
- Brakes13.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.9%
- Seat belts and airbags5.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 9.21%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 5.56%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 4.38%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.73%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.52%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.33%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17.96%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.51%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.79%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.39%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.49%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (7.04%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Grand Vitara year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitaras fail 43.6% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 14 Grand Vitara years (3,724 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (9.21% of tests), position lamp not working (5.56% of tests), seat belt anchor area weakened (4.38% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara shows 99,556 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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