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AF05 TXA

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,706 mi
Last recorded119,706 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 TXA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 119,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface rust under the vehicle and on some components

Fail 20 Jun 2018 119,703 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface rust under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 3 Mar 2017 114,188 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 114,188 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 107,906 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 102,536 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 95,944 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 95,943 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 94,169 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 84,691 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 73,321 miles

centre rear exhaust silencer outer cover deteriorating

chassis and vehicle underbody corroding

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

offside front suspension slightly low

wipers smeary - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,669 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 60,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 49,072 miles

Both extreme rear seats folded down and rear of vehicle covered with sheets - seat belts for these seats not checked

Pass 6 Feb 2008 37,308 miles

plastic covers prevented full steering and brake inspection

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 TXA is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver 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 AF05 TXA, 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 TXA registered?

AF05 TXA is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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