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AK07 NGU

2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,422 mi
Last recorded144,422 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 NGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2024 144,422 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Where flexi connects (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed and corroded within 30cm of trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/end of sill holed and corroded within 30cm of trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both headlights are misty, pattern just acceptable

Both rear wings and inner door shuts corroded and holed. Outside prescribed areas and not sharp

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also heavily perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also heavily perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring full view to the sills

Pass 9 Aug 2023 140,400 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded, currently unlikley to cause injury

Front headlights misty, pattern acceptable

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides heavily cracking and perishing, also getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 140,394 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both rear wheel arches corroded, currently unlikley to cause injury

Front headlights misty, pattern acceptable

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides heavily cracking and perishing, also getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 134,192 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 134,192 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 129,086 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald on edge and worn to legal limit (1.7mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge and worn close to limit 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 129,086 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald on edge and worn to legal limit (1.7mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge and worn close to limit 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 124,072 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 124,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 124,062 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective due to oil contamination. ()

Various oil leaks under car

Pass 25 Sep 2019 119,236 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 111,215 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 104,687 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 98,291 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 89,601 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 81,540 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 59,541 miles

engine management light on , pipe to dpf split

Pass 17 Mar 2012 50,792 miles

front brake discs wearing

Pass 19 Mar 2011 40,070 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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AK07 NGU is a 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 64,274 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 AK07 NGU, 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 19 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK07 NGU registered?

AK07 NGU is a 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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