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AK55 HPP

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Beige Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,903 mi
Last recorded93,903 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HPP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 93,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 93,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 80,356 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 80,356 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 66,927 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 66,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 49,760 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 44,730 miles

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 20 Feb 2016 44,730 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 18 Feb 2015 33,976 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 33,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 30,038 miles

n/s/r tyre tred starting to crack

rear seat belts not checked as seats down

Pass 16 Feb 2013 23,700 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 17,673 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 15,436 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 12,080 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 9,250 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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AK55 HPP is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Beige with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK55 HPP, 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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AK55 HPP is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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