Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2002 Suzuki Uh125?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2002 Suzuki Uh125?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2002 Suzuki Uh125?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2002 Suzuki Uh125 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 120 vehicles, the 2002 Suzuki Uh125 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 81.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2002 Suzuki Uh125?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2002 Suzuki Uh125 are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (37.9% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (36.7% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (35.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2002 Suzuki Uh125?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Suzuki Uh125 (2002)

120 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.7% first-time pass rate

2002 Suzuki Uh125

CarHunch analysed 120 real MOT records for the 2002 Suzuki Uh125. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2002 Suzuki UH125 passes its MOT first time at 81.7%, marginally above the UK average of 80%, suggesting broadly typical reliability for a vehicle of this age—though the 16.7% of examples that have recorded a dangerous defect warrants caution when inspecting any individual machine. These are relatively low-mileage machines with a median of just 11,725 miles, which is reassuring given their age, though they still average 1.61 failures and 5.1 advisories per test, pointing to inevitable wear on older systems and components. Check brake condition and fluid levels thoroughly on any example you're considering, since these represent the bulk of failure categories at this age, and budget for routine maintenance rather than expecting trouble-free ownership.

We have limited data for the 2002 Suzuki Uh125 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

81.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

16.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.61

Over 7.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

12k

Middle half: 8k–17k

For context

These stats describe 120 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 120 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 37.9%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 36.7%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 33.9%

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion · Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion · Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 23.4%

Headlamp aim too high

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002.

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Based on MOT data from 120 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2002 Suzuki Uh125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

11,725

typical

8,336

low mileage

16,656

high mileage

Half of all 2002 Suzuki Uh125 vehicles fall between 8,336 and 16,656 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,336 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 8,336–16,656 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2002 Suzuki Uh125s sit.

⚠ Over 22,485 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2002 Suzuki Uh125 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 39% of 2002 Suzuki Uh125s are still active.

Numbers are declining — 15 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2018 (39% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2018.

MOT History Averages

7.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.61

Avg failures per vehicle

5.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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