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AK05 PVY

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,460 mi
Last recorded117,460 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 117,460 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 117,460 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 110,600 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the cat gasket. (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 98,399 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 80,572 miles

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 21 Mar 2015 69,717 miles

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 14 Mar 2014 58,537 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,903 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 40,510 miles

rear number plate lamps slightly affected by indicators

Pass 5 Jul 2011 29,679 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 22,478 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 17,769 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 13,149 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 PVY is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PVY, 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 PVY registered?

AK05 PVY is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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