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AP57 LJO

2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,330 mi
Last recorded102,330 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 LJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 102,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 102,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 93,819 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 93,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 92,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 MILES APPROX. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5mm TREAD 225/65R17 JUNYU (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 92,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 MILES APPROX. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5mm TREAD 225/65R17 JUNYU (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 91,123 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2023 91,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 May 2022 89,950 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear Suspension and braking components slightly corroded.

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded not excessive

Pass 5 Sep 2020 88,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension and braking components severely corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn, But not resulting in excessive movement.

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn, But not resulting in excessive movement.

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaks from vehicle drive-train components.

Rear Suspension and braking components severely corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2019 87,446 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 87,446 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 83,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 77,514 miles

O/s/f brake binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 72,707 miles

All tire valve stems perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 70,161 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 62,038 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 58,808 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jun 2013 54,013 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 47,792 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges (shallow tread not measured tread)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 33,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2010 20,036 miles

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 10 May 2010 15,230 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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AP57 LJO is a 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 64,274 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 AP57 LJO, 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 19 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP57 LJO registered?

AP57 LJO is a 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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