Suzuki Grand Vitara Td (2002)
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Td
CarHunch analysed 105 real MOT records for the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Td. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara TD is a notably unreliable proposition: its 55.3% first-time pass rate sits 25 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, and nearly half of these vehicles fail their MOT on the first attempt. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety-critical failures aren't the problem—it's the sheer volume of routine wear items breaking down.
At 146,782 miles median mileage, these cars have covered genuinely high distance for a 22-year-old vehicle, and that relentless use is catching up with them: averaging 0.84 failures per test suggests suspension, exhaust, and corrosion issues are endemic by this age. Before buying, budget for immediate remedial work and have a trusted mechanic inspect the undercarriage, brakes, and steering—this generation simply doesn't age well without consistent maintenance.
What to check before buying a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Td
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 104 | 55% | 0.84 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 80% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Td vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Td vehicles fall between 119,464 and 171,508 miles.
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Td — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (16% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2022.
MOT History Averages
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