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AF06 VYZ

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,866 mi
Last recorded139,866 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara65,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 VYZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 139,866 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Front Outer cv boot cracking

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Light unit damaged

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracking

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Light unit damaged

Rear Bumper damaged near side and offside

Fail 28 Feb 2024 139,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Front Outer cv boot cracking

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Light unit damaged

Offside Front Outer cv boot cracking

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Light unit damaged

Rear Bumper damaged near side and offside

Pass 15 Dec 2022 128,622 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 128,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust system corroding

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 115,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 115,383 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 101,215 miles

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

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

Underbody very muddy

Pass 23 Oct 2019 91,805 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 91,805 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 91,801 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower seat belt mount excess corosion

Pass 9 Sep 2017 88,569 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 88,569 miles

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

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 82,862 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 76,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 69,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres, sidewalls cracking

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,016 miles

all tyre walls have slight cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2012 59,232 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,270 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 32,773 miles

All four tyres wearing low and on edges

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 VYZ is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 AF06 VYZ, 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.

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AF06 VYZ is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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