MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,225 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch around fuel filler close to body and seat belt mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sideskirts and wheel arch liners fitted, unable to fully inspect some components
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area close to belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area close to belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished but not leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch around fuel filler area close to body and belt mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sideskirts and arch liners fitted, unable to full inspect some components
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern still clearly visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to perish (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern still clearly visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel arch around fuel filler area close to mounting point for chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perrished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perrished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust weak cat to centre pipe.
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust weak cat to centre pipe.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear tyres 3mm tread depth
How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?
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AK05 TCO is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 TCO, 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 TCO is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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