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AK05 PVD

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,235 mi
Last recorded93,235 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 PVD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,736cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 93,235 miles

atten handbrake travel

frt no plate cracked

n/s/r tyre close to limit & nail in tread

oil level low

screen chipped

Fail 22 Aug 2014 93,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

atten handbrake travel

frt no plate cracked

n/s/r tyre close to limit & nail in tread

oil level low

screen chipped

Pass 1 Aug 2013 82,690 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Nearside front discs badly scored & pitted.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 71,804 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear wiper blade poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2011 63,018 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper poor condition

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 63,018 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper poor condition

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 52,845 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 44,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 28,160 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 PVD is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PVD, 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 PVD registered?

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

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