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AK56 VSU

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Beige Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,200 mi
Last recorded67,200 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara65,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VSU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 67,200 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 66,973 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & rear slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 65,933 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2023 64,242 miles

Offside Front and both rear tyres perished

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 63,111 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 63,110 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 61,428 miles

Nearside Rear fuel lines corroded ( marked in yellow chalk )

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust inadequately supported 2 hangers broken

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2020 56,111 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

oil leak

underside corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2019 44,048 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2017 34,678 miles

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

advise n/s/r bumper damage

Pass 4 Jan 2017 28,822 miles

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

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)

Rear bumper damaged

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrsion

Fail 31 Dec 2016 28,819 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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)

Rear bumper damaged

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrsion

Pass 21 Dec 2015 21,050 miles

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

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

advise all four tyres cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2014 14,508 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 13,286 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 12,150 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 11,125 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 10,174 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 8,380 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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AK56 VSU is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Beige with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VSU, 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 VSU registered?

AK56 VSU is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 19 October 2006.

Is AK56 VSU safe to buy?

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