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AF05 TWK

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,885 mi
Last recorded125,885 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 TWK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 125,885 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal has slight travel but efficiency just met

rear seats removed

Fail 1 Jun 2023 125,761 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Foot brake. (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat removed at time of test.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seats removed at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2023 125,711 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BUSHES ON BOTH SIODES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH LAMPS HIGH. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure DOOR MIRROR. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively LEAKING ON BRAKE BACK PLATE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH REAR BRAKES. (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2022 120,499 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 118,034 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 115,223 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 97,079 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 97,079 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,946 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated front to rear

Fail 21 Mar 2018 78,946 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated front to rear

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 67,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,779 miles

front tyres have slight cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,477 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge and low on tread

unable to fully check outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,751 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wiper blades worn and splitting

exhaust tail pipe broken

noise from both rear hubs

rear door outer handle broken

rear number plate becoming insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,612 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,370 miles

unable to fully check outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,171 miles

light cracks in wall of each rear and n/s/f tyres

tracking may need adjustment!

Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,718 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 175,569 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 9,567 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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AF05 TWK is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AF05 TWK, 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 AF05 TWK registered?

AF05 TWK is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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