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AK05 EVJ

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,352 mi
Last recorded85,352 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 EVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2024 85,352 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 80,363 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 75,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 75,152 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 74,746 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 73,794 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 71,786 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 69,529 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 67,222 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorating

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 66,190 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 65,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,801 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 56,663 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 51,894 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,846 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,110 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 30,775 miles

Nearside Front 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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AK05 EVJ is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK05 EVJ?

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What year was AK05 EVJ registered?

AK05 EVJ is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AK05 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 EVJ shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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