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AK05 EVG

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,989 mi
Last recorded142,989 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 EVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 142,989 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 132,504 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust corroded on joint.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 125,187 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 109,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

engine management light indicating fault

front tyres perishing/cracking

rear diff leaking fluid

Fail 9 Aug 2012 109,583 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine management light indicating fault

front tyres perishing/cracking

rear diff leaking fluid

Pass 23 Aug 2011 100,140 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 87,677 miles

object attatched to interior mirror may interfere with drivers view of the road.

object attatched to windscreen may interfere with drivers view of the road.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 71,702 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 55,986 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 55,986 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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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AK05 EVG is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK05 EVG, 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 AK05 EVG registered?

AK05 EVG is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is AK05 EVG safe to buy?

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