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AF06 VYX

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

64,924 mi
Last recorded64,924 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara65,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 VYX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 64,924 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2025 64,593 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 63,726 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 62,831 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 61,762 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 60,455 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 59,808 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 57,201 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 57,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 54,041 miles

engine management light showing a fault

Fail 23 Jan 2018 53,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light showing a fault

Pass 27 Jan 2017 51,246 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Upper rigid part where it enters the body. (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Upper rigid part where it enters the body. (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake is just starting to bind.

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 48,026 miles

Engine management light on dash

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 44,980 miles

Engine warning light on dash.

Exhaust hanger after silencer is badly corroded

Front discs pitted and corroded on inside edges.

Front pads getting low

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 41,662 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 24 Jan 2013 38,188 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine managment light showing a fault

exhaust centre box 2nd skin corroded badly

Fail 24 Jan 2012 33,137 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 33,137 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,339 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,340 miles

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

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

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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AF06 VYX is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 65,673 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 AF06 VYX, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF06 VYX registered?

AF06 VYX is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is AF06 VYX safe to buy?

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