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AK56 CEU

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,390 mi
Last recorded99,390 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara65,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 CEU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 99,390 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 97,014 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Slight Oil Leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rubber pipe from fuel cap to fuel tank is damp with fuel but no visible leak

Pass 12 Sep 2019 92,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear steel pipes to flexi hoses corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rubber pipe from fuel cap to fuel tank is damp with fuel but no visible leak

Pass 25 Sep 2018 86,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside fronts to flexi hoses steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear to flexi hoses steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 81,012 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Underside has light surface corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2016 76,040 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre starting to wear outer edge

Offside front tyre slightly cracking in tread

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Underside has light surface corrosion

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

underside has light surface corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2014 64,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

MIL light on

Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,623 miles

Front brake disc's inner faces corroded.

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)

Wiper blades deteriorated.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 58,623 miles

Front brake disc's inner faces corroded.

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 15 Sep 2012 52,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,937 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 42,032 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,533 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 35,532 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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AK56 CEU is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AK56 CEU, 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 AK56 CEU registered?

AK56 CEU is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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