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AE05 YJS

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,438 mi
Last recorded126,438 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara50,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YJS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 126,438 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 117,275 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 117,274 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 102,054 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 86,367 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 69,100 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 68,815 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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AE05 YJS is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 50,122 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 AE05 YJS, 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 14 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of AE05 YJS?

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What year was AE05 YJS registered?

AE05 YJS is a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is AE05 YJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 YJS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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