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A5 XJP

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,545 mi
Last recorded102,545 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XJP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 102,545 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 102,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar bush mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 98,772 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion various areas under vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2022 95,535 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 95,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 92,493 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 92,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 86,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 86,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 76,551 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 76,550 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 75,294 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,404 miles

o/s wiper starting to split

o/s/f and both rear tyres large cracks in outter shoulders

Fail 6 Mar 2017 67,390 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s wiper starting to split

o/s/f and both rear tyres large cracks in outter shoulders

Pass 1 Mar 2016 58,048 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 58,036 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All 4 tyres perishing

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 49,176 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,337 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,338 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,037 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,764 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 24,550 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,197 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 15,880 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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A5 XJP is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 64,919 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 Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 XJP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 XJP registered?

A5 XJP is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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