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AJ56 XXA

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,616 mi
Last recorded137,616 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara65,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 XXA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 137,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 134,533 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

all underside corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Jul 2024 134,523 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

all underside corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2023 131,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Underside very corroded.

Fail 14 Jul 2023 131,043 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Underside very corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2022 127,295 miles

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

fuel fill pipe slightly perished

Fail 12 Jul 2022 127,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel fill pipe slightly perished

Pass 14 Jul 2021 123,465 miles

All tyres appear to be slightly under inflated

Rear Both tyres are starting to lose their shape

slight fume smell under bonnet

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2020 117,642 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear chassis but still solid (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front suspension arm bushes have perishing cracks

smail chips on windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2019 110,389 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 103,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2017 102,278 miles

Engine malfunction light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s + n/s) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 96,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/65/17 102t m.s (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 89,482 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 81,712 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 73,502 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 64,119 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 52,845 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 41,334 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 28,508 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 28,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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AJ56 XXA is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XXA, 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 XXA is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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