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AJ05 BKK

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,299 mi
Last recorded46,299 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BKK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 46,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 45,722 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 45,719 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 45,158 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 44,515 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 44,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front exhaust flange deteriorated

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 44,221 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition internal baffles broken up /part of exhaust missing (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces are pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front pipe lower sealing flange badly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 43,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 42,097 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 41,012 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 39,879 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 38,793 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 37,717 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 36,889 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 36,071 miles

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

corrosion on front exhaust section

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

tailgate door handle loose

Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,738 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 33,810 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 28,175 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,282 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,785 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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AJ05 BKK 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 90%.

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 AJ05 BKK, 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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AJ05 BKK is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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