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AK56 VSV

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,665 mi
Last recorded59,665 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara65,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 59,665 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,911 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 53,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 49,272 miles

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

both front tyres worn badly on edge

Pass 22 Jul 2013 45,084 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 45,084 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 40,357 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 35,333 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 29,857 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,667 miles

Nearside 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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AK56 VSV is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VSV, 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 VSV registered?

AK56 VSV is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is AK56 VSV safe to buy?

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