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AK05 XTS

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

108,899 mi
Last recorded108,899 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XTS
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 108,899 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 101,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 90,786 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 80,606 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 80,592 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 79,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 78,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective small split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective small split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 75,308 miles

Exhaust system joint after catalyst badly corroded.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Secondary catalyst heat shield corroded and loose.

Pass 29 Aug 2018 69,714 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 64,784 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 58,996 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,591 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 50,959 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 47,436 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,362 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,932 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,973 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 26,203 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 20,632 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,164 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 XTS is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XTS, 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 XTS registered?

AK05 XTS is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 23 April 2005.

Is AK05 XTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 XTS shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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