CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE05 YVN

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Gold Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,206 mi
Last recorded99,206 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 99,206 miles

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

silencer corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2018 99,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 83,356 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 83,354 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 67,802 miles

centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

undertrays fitted

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x 2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 54,305 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

brake pipes coated in grease not allowing for a full inspection

exhaust center box corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 45,855 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 45,855 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 41,966 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 36,730 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 30,368 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,368 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,648 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 21,743 miles

ADVISE ONLY center exhaust box outer skin badly corroded

ADVISE ONLY front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 17,378 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
Full Suzuki Grand Vitara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE05 YVN is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AE05 YVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE05 YVN?

You can check the full history of AE05 YVN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE05 YVN registered?

AE05 YVN is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is AE05 YVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 YVN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE05 YVN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE05 YVN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.