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A8 MOU

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,873 mi
Last recorded97,873 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 MOU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 97,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis surfaces have general corrossion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 92,012 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 82,237 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 82,237 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 71,153 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 71,141 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 61,293 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filter is corroded but not leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2014 51,650 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,256 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 24,256 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 14,116 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 12,068 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 9,361 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 8,579 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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A8 MOU is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 MOU, 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 A8 MOU registered?

A8 MOU is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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