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AK05 MKA

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

107,101 mi
Last recorded107,101 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 107,101 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 102,030 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 99,172 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 94,961 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 89,920 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 85,095 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 80,808 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 77,169 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 72,601 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 66,472 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 66,472 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 60,582 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 54,936 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 52,926 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 48,890 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 44,779 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 44,779 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 40,435 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 36,084 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,366 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 34,366 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 29,902 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 28,040 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 27,989 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,989 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 MKA is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MKA, 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 MKA registered?

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

Is AK05 MKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 MKA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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