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AJ56 JUW

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,936 mi
Last recorded127,936 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara65,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 JUW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 127,936 miles

under vehicle corroded in general

Fail 28 Feb 2026 127,936 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

under vehicle corroded in general

Pass 1 Mar 2025 113,765 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothy n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear saet belts not tested, rear seats are removed at the time of test.

Pass 2 Mar 2024 111,390 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 107,391 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive left and right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 102,352 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 100,801 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 99,660 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 88,831 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 88,831 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,238 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,297 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 70,807 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,110 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 51,021 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 40,308 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,480 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 30,282 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 22,953 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 22,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s wing mirror damaged

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 23 Nov 2009 18,250 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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AJ56 JUW is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ56 JUW, 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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AJ56 JUW is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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