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AJ55 SXA

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,948 mi
Last recorded168,948 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 SXA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 168,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 164,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 155,576 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 153,043 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 153,025 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2013 153,018 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 140,996 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 117,962 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 117,962 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 96,788 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 96,788 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 75,005 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 75,005 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SXA is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ55 SXA, 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 SXA registered?

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

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