2002 Suzuki Wagon-R+ · 4,482 MOT tests
2002 Suzuki Wagon-R+ reliability
2002 Suzuki Wagon-R+s fail 50% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 Wagon-R+ years (4,482 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Wagon-R+s: 44.6%)
- 50%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Wagon-R+s: 44.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 72,889
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,482
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- 2003 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6% of tests fail here (103% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 17% 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 Wagon-R+
Fail rate by area
- Brakes21.2%
- Lights and electrics20.8%
- Suspension17.5%
- Tyres10.4%
- Body, chassis and structure10%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Service brakes uneven across an axle 6.31%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Position lamp not working 5.93%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.44%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Stop lamp not working 5.24%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.75%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.37%
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 (22.74%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (16.53%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.34%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (12.34%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.31%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.57%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Wagon-R+ year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Suzuki Wagon-R+ reliable?
2002 Suzuki Wagon-R+s fail 50% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 Wagon-R+ years (4,482 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Suzuki Wagon-R+ MOT?
Most often service brakes uneven across an axle (6.31% of tests), position lamp not working (5.93% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.44% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Suzuki Wagon-R+ have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Suzuki Wagon-R+ shows 72,889 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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