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AJ55 YVK

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,033 mi
Last recorded104,033 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara65,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 YVK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 104,033 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded away

Front Lower bumper bracket corroded away

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 102,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

outer skin exhaust system rusting away

Fail 9 Sep 2020 102,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords inner sisewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as osr (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested wheel cyl leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking cyl (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

outer skin exhaust system rusting away

Pass 18 Sep 2019 100,939 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 100,938 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 98,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 96,420 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 94,235 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 92,809 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust box outer casing detaching

Pass 2 Oct 2014 90,966 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 83,806 miles

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

rear exhuast corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 76,134 miles

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

Oil leak

both front wipers splitting but clearing adiquitly

clutch peddel low

sill covers fitted

some corosion under vehical

Fail 22 Feb 2012 76,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

both front wipers splitting but clearing adiquitly

clutch peddel low

sill covers fitted

some corosion under vehical

Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,258 miles

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

sill coverts fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2010 54,287 miles

sligh lift n/s front lower suspension joint

Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,222 miles

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

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 YVK is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YVK, 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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AJ55 YVK is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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