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AK05 TCO

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,225 mi
Last recorded105,225 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 TCO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 105,225 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 105,214 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 94,042 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 78,658 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 69,449 miles

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.

Fail 19 Oct 2017 69,449 miles

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.

Pass 1 Oct 2016 64,421 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 59,138 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 59,138 miles

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 53,856 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 46,599 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 45,394 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,361 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,645 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 36,335 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,411 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,297 miles

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?

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 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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