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AD54 MCB

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,535 mi
Last recorded97,535 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 MCB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 97,535 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 96,892 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 84,016 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 14 Feb 2020 72,400 miles

Exhaust hangers in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2019 62,249 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill prescribed area

Fail 7 Feb 2019 62,249 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminal insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake has a bind

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill prescribed area

Pass 30 Nov 2017 61,938 miles

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

Front tyres cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2016 61,103 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 61,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,055 miles

Front brake discs

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake grabbing & noisy

Nearside handbrake performance

Rear tyres cracking & low

Fail 12 Dec 2015 60,055 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Front brake discs

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake grabbing & noisy

Nearside handbrake performance

Rear tyres cracking & low

Pass 12 Dec 2014 59,626 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 59,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 57,983 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 57,983 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 53,621 miles

very slight play in o/s and n/s/ front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 24 Sep 2011 49,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 49,317 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,529 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,401 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,468 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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AD54 MCB is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD54 MCB, 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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AD54 MCB is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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