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AR51 FHB

2002 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,651 mi
Last recorded103,651 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Wagon-r+53,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 FHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 103,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 101,420 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mount adrift

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2021 101,420 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mount adrift

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 4 May 2020 99,505 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

SLIGHT ENGINE AND GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 97,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 94,416 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 May 2018 94,416 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working 501 Bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 91,084 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 89,246 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 89,246 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 86,816 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust mount broken

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2015 86,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust mount broken

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 83,839 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 83,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 79,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake imbalance 21%./...25% max

off side sill damaged

Fail 2 May 2013 79,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake imbalance 21%./...25% max

off side sill damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2011 70,464 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage to n/s outer sill

slight freeplay in n/s of steering rack

Fail 2 Dec 2011 70,462 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage to n/s outer sill

slight freeplay in n/s of steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2011 62,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 13 Jan 2010 54,009 miles

damage to n/s outer sill and scratchs on bodywork in several places

Pass 16 Jan 2009 44,957 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,659 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 36,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s washer jet is partially blocked

o/s wiper blade is beginning to split

Pass 15 Jan 2007 26,903 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight distortion o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2006 21,898 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Wagon-r+?

Based on 607,585 MOT tests across 35,379 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
3,813
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
35,379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,567
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,874
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,380
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 13,341
Registration plate lamp not working 11,050
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AR51 FHB is a 2002 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Wagon-r+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 53,052 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Wagon-r+ fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,567 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR51 FHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Wagon-r+ typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki Wagon-r+ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AR51 FHB is a 2002 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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