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AK05 MJY

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Beige Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

223,459 mi
Last recorded223,459 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 223,459 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 215,169 miles

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 215,169 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 209,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 204,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 200,199 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 200,199 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 191,781 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 179,310 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 179,275 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 163,002 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 153,426 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 153,426 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 144,356 miles

Centre Front exhaust joint deteriorated

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 129,305 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 114,148 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 103,392 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 103,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 84,682 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,600 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 49,119 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,711 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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AK05 MJY is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Beige with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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