BW02 BMO

2002 SUZUKI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SUZUKI
Year
2002
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1328 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
22 January 2027 (221 days away)
Last recorded mileage
34,871 mi

AI verdict AVOID 43/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2002 Suzuki has 31 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 34,871 miles.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 6,211 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a significant 2022 service gap is noted.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Jun 2007 – May 2008)
  • DANGEROUS defect: Brakes failed on 2007-06-21, indicating a serious safety issue.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Brakes failed on 2019-08-01, showing a recurring and unresolved safety concern.
  • CRITICAL ENGINE ISSUES: Timing chain and head gasket problems are persistent and unresolved since 2002.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-01-22, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting current maintenance.
  • Low insurance group (

Mileage history

Jun 2006: 34,871 mi FAILJun 2006: 34,871 mi PASSJun 2007: 42,872 mi FAILJun 2007: 42,872 mi PASSApr 2008: 48,667 mi FAILMay 2008: 48,671 mi FAILMay 2008: 48,671 mi PASSApr 2009: 65,346 mi PASSApr 2010: 79,450 mi PASSMay 2011: 93,618 mi PASSMar 2012: 101,368 mi FAILMar 2012: 101,368 mi PASSDec 2012: 104,279 mi FAILDec 2012: 104,279 mi PASSNov 2013: 110,002 mi PASSNov 2014: 114,305 mi PASSJan 2016: 117,809 mi FAILJan 2016: 117,869 mi PASSMar 2017: 121,135 mi FAILApr 2017: 121,141 mi PASSApr 2018: 123,791 mi PASSAug 2019: 128,168 mi FAILSep 2019: 128,182 mi PASSOct 2020: 131,741 mi FAILOct 2020: 131,742 mi PASSNov 2021: 136,516 mi FAILNov 2021: 136,535 mi PASSJan 2023: 138,330 mi PASSJan 2024: 141,807 mi PASSJan 2025: 146,031 mi PASSJan 2026: 149,524 mi PASS150k92k35kJun 2006Jan 2026

MOT test history — 20/31 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2006 FAIL 34,871 mi
PRS Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Jun 2006 PASS 34,871 mi None recorded
Jun 2007 FAIL 42,872 mi
PRS Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Jun 2007 PASS 42,872 mi None recorded
Apr 2008 FAIL 48,667 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
ADVISORY Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
May 2008 FAIL 48,671 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
May 2008 PASS 48,671 mi
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Apr 2009 PASS 65,346 mi None recorded
Apr 2010 PASS 79,450 mi
ADVISORY Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Fuel pipe/s corroded
May 2011 PASS 93,618 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 FAIL 101,368 mi
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Fuel pipe/s corroded
Mar 2012 PASS 101,368 mi
USER ENTERED Fuel pipe/s corroded
Dec 2012 FAIL 104,279 mi
FAIL Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2012 PASS 104,279 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 PASS 110,002 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 PASS 114,305 mi
USER ENTERED offside front hub seal leaking
Jan 2016 FAIL 117,809 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Jan 2016 PASS 117,869 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Mar 2017 FAIL 121,135 mi
FAIL Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
FAIL Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Apr 2017 PASS 121,141 mi None recorded
Apr 2018 PASS 123,791 mi
ADVISORY Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Aug 2019 FAIL 128,168 mi
MAJOR Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Inner sill front and rear (6.2.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Inner sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Boot floor in wheel arch corroded
ADVISORY Rear seat base missing
MINOR Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Sep 2019 PASS 128,182 mi
ADVISORY Boot floor in wheel arch corroded
ADVISORY Rear seat base missing
MINOR Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oct 2020 FAIL 131,741 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front swivel slight leak
MAJOR Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oct 2020 PASS 131,742 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front swivel slight leak
Nov 2021 FAIL 136,516 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.2.1 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.2.1 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes Near side Wheel arch. (6.2.1 (c) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes Offside rear inner wheel arch. (6.2.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2021 PASS 136,535 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2023 PASS 138,330 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Jan 2024 PASS 141,807 mi None recorded
Jan 2025 PASS 146,031 mi None recorded
Jan 2026 PASS 149,524 mi
ADVISORY Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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