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AK55 VZG

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,335 mi
Last recorded85,335 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VZG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 85,335 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 83,644 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 82,374 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 82,374 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 77,596 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Transmission mount softened ()

Pass 10 Sep 2020 68,521 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 67,879 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 67,879 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 65,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 65,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 61,900 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.1.A.3f)

brake pipes coated in protective cover

front exhaust joint starting to deteriorate

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

slight deterioration to rear shock absorber bush

Pass 1 Sep 2016 55,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes covered in a protective coating

nearside and offside rear shock absorber bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2015 49,302 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,650 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 39,312 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 36,181 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 32,843 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,116 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,985 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,238 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 VZG is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver 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 VZG, 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 VZG registered?

AK55 VZG is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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