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AK55 LTZ

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Beige Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,972 mi
Last recorded75,972 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 75,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 75,968 miles

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

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 Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 70,102 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 65,147 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 65,126 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2021 60,101 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 55,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 46,886 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 46,756 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 45,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 2 May 2017 42,984 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 42,623 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,371 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,664 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,959 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,457 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,935 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On Edges

Rear Tyres Cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,171 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,738 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,883 miles

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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AK55 LTZ is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Beige with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AK55 LTZ, 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 AK55 LTZ registered?

AK55 LTZ is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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