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BT51 XHS

2002 Suzuki Wagon R

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,905 mi
Last recorded106,905 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Wagon R49,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 XHS
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 106,905 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 100,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 93,779 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 93,779 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 93,778 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 87,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 87,822 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 81,697 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 75,956 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 75,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 70,682 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 70,680 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 66,207 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 66,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 61,871 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 57,853 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 57,853 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,931 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 56,931 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,817 miles

Oil leak

revercing light lens broken

Fail 9 Apr 2015 55,817 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

revercing light lens broken

Pass 1 May 2014 54,354 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 54,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,984 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,419 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 49,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r main brake pipe rusting

Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,671 miles

o/s/r main brake pipe rusting

Pass 20 Apr 2010 47,496 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 47,496 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,543 miles

front brake pads near limit

Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,334 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres cracking

Fail 22 Apr 2009 45,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre near limit

rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,844 miles

o/s/f tyre near limit

Pass 20 Apr 2007 39,590 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 39,486 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 36,572 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Wagon R?

Based on 10,262 MOT tests across 1,138 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
4,627
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 556
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 554
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 362
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 345
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BT51 XHS is a 2002 Suzuki Wagon R in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Wagon R models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 49,671 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 556 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT51 XHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Wagon R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 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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BT51 XHS is a 2002 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 13 January 2002.

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