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AJ55 USW

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,889 mi
Last recorded142,889 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 USW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 142,889 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 142,888 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 131,237 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 118,645 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 102,394 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 91,654 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 80,017 miles

225/65/R17/101H. OF 4 OR 5 NR 4 NF 4mm.

Pass 12 Dec 2011
Pass 9 Dec 2010 58,595 miles

Airbag light stays on

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2009 46,204 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 34,798 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Rear washer inoperative

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 USW is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 USW, 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 USW registered?

AJ55 USW is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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