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AK56 YSJ

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,908 mi
Last recorded97,908 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara65,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YSJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 97,908 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 97,908 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 96,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 96,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 94,865 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 94,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 93,006 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 93,006 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 87,320 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 87,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,576 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 81,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 75,948 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,756 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 53,079 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 53,079 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 37,093 miles

wipers torn on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2009 18,902 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 YSJ is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YSJ, 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 YSJ registered?

AK56 YSJ is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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