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AC06 RAM

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Beige Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

50,153 mi
Last recorded50,153 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara65,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC06 RAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 50,153 miles

both front antiroll bar 'D'bushes worn/knocking (recommend replacement

both front headlamp lenses discolored/cloudy - slightly affecting beam pattern

nearside/offside front suspension arms (wishbone) rear bushes worn/split (recommend replacement

rear brake pipe corroded

underside of vehicle covered in mud - obscuring some items (fuel pipes/brake pipes)

Pass 8 Apr 2024 49,332 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 49,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 48,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 47,519 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 46,740 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 46,313 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 45,106 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 45,106 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 43,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 43,400 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,154 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,331 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,863 miles

vehicle very dirty underneath when tested

Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underside of car is covered in a thick layer of mud

Fail 4 Mar 2013 33,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

underside of car is covered in a thick layer of mud

Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,235 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,427 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 24,857 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 22,653 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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AC06 RAM is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Beige with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 65,673 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 AC06 RAM, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC06 RAM registered?

AC06 RAM is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is AC06 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC06 RAM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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