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AF05 TWM

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,849 mi
Last recorded100,849 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 TWM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 100,849 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 100,849 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 96,408 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 91,080 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 84,651 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 84,567 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 79,374 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 75,439 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 71,075 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 67,518 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 65,305 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 62,691 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 59,793 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 57,358 miles

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

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

unable too fully inspect adult rear seat belts, as rear seats folded down

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2013 55,422 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 55,422 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 53,259 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 53,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 44,322 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,075 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,846 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 21,986 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 TWM is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TWM, 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 TWM registered?

AF05 TWM is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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