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AK56 YSO

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1872cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,600 mi
Last recorded98,600 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara65,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YSO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,872cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 98,600 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 98,333 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 88,203 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 85,194 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 84,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 84,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 79,625 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 74,129 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 74,129 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 70,506 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 66,957 miles

both front suspension lower wishbones, inner rear bushes splitting and deteriorating

exhaust system very heavily corroded and in poor condition

slight travel on parking brake

surface corrosion under vehicle

under front of vehicle and bottoms of both outer sills covered

Fail 30 Nov 2015 66,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front suspension lower wishbones, inner rear bushes splitting and deteriorating

exhaust system very heavily corroded and in poor condition

slight travel on parking brake

surface corrosion under vehicle

under front of vehicle and bottoms of both outer sills covered

Pass 28 Nov 2014 63,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 63,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 60,173 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 55,254 miles

emissions low emitter

exhaust system rusty

suspect front brake pads wearing thin

wear and heavy corrosion on front discs

Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,986 miles

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 9 Nov 2010 44,939 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 44,939 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 40,181 miles

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

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 YSO is a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,872cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YSO, 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 YSO registered?

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

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