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AK06 NBZ

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

81,403 mi
Last recorded81,403 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara65,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 NBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 81,403 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 81,401 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2025 81,246 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 79,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

surface corrosion across suspension components

Fail 30 Nov 2024 79,907 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion across suspension components

Pass 27 Nov 2023 77,672 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 77,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 75,673 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 72,202 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 72,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens misted beam image distorted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed several cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens misted [ attention soon ] (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 66,609 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 66,609 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 60,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion all under vehicle and on back plates hubs etc

Fail 20 Mar 2020 60,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front n/s & o/s hub & brake plate ,track rod end corroded

Nearside Front headlight lens misting

Offside Front headlight lens misting

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

n/s/rear & o/s/rear hub corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2019 60,518 miles

Lower Underside in general corroding.

Pass 12 Dec 2017 59,442 miles

Underside in general corroding.

Fail 12 Dec 2017 59,442 miles

Underside in general corroding.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 58,004 miles

Rear Wiperblade rubber split.

Fail 23 Nov 2016 58,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Wiperblade rubber split.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 54,093 miles

Both front wiperblade rubbers split but still clearing the screen effectively.

Fail 25 Nov 2015 54,093 miles

Both front wiperblade rubbers split but still clearing the screen effectively.

Centre Rear Lower registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 45,474 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 45,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 38,266 miles

All road tyres perished,3mm, 2005, 225/70/16.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 35,780 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 34,107 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,846 miles

Front inner brake discs corrodding.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 19,570 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 14,984 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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AK06 NBZ is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 65,673 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 AK06 NBZ, 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 20 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK06 NBZ registered?

AK06 NBZ is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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