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AJ55 GKZ

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,210 mi
Last recorded95,210 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 GKZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 95,210 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes running across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 81,217 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 81,212 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 67,260 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 67,252 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 66,001 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 63,727 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2019 63,724 miles

Rear Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2018 61,874 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 61,874 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 60,866 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 59,547 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 58,272 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 57,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 51,793 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 44,311 miles

front exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,056 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 26,755 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 25,739 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2010 25,739 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Jun 2009 22,572 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 18,777 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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AJ55 GKZ is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AJ55 GKZ, 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 AJ55 GKZ registered?

AJ55 GKZ is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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