MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode
Both front anti roll bar bushes starting to split
tested with tow bar bracket removed
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Both front anti roll bar bushes starting to split
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
tested with tow bar bracket removed
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
inner brake pads hard to see check when doing spring
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
inner brake pads hard to see check when doing spring
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
outer fronf brake pads appear low ,unable to see inner
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
outer fronf brake pads appear low ,unable to see inner
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front tyres bald on edges (not testable area advise replace)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front tyres bald on edges (not testable area advise replace)
front brake pads appear low
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
back seat belts not checked no seats
inner fronf brake pads appear low
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
back seat belts not checked no seats
inner fronf brake pads appear low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
unable to see brake pads
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
unable to see brake pads
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear tyres 3mm
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
both rear tyres 3mm
How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?
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AK05 XTZ is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 2,736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XTZ, 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 XTZ registered?
AK05 XTZ is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 May 2005.
Is AK05 XTZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK05 XTZ shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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