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AK56 YSM

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,618 mi
Last recorded124,618 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara65,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YSM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 124,618 miles

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

unable to check rear seat belts as seats down

Pass 25 Oct 2022 117,225 miles

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

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

unable to check rear seat belts as seats folded down

Pass 29 Oct 2021 113,210 miles

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

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

Rear seat belts not checked

Fail 28 Oct 2021 113,205 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear seat belts not checked

Pass 27 Oct 2020 104,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Oct 2020 104,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2019 97,116 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 97,116 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 89,333 miles

both rear tyres cracked inside tread

Fail 8 Oct 2018 89,333 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear tyres cracked inside tread

Pass 19 Sep 2017 86,895 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 81,956 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2015 79,123 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 22 Sep 2014 77,009 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 75,454 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyre treads getting low on the edges

Pass 28 Dec 2012 67,131 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 67,057 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 54,559 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 54,559 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 39,287 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 27,910 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 YSM is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Grey with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YSM, 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 YSM registered?

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

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