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AP57 LKU

2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,760 mi
Last recorded96,760 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 LKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 96,760 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 91,408 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 89,429 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 87,111 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 87,105 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 84,489 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 82,338 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 82,338 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 78,375 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 78,375 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 73,701 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 18 Aug 2017 68,607 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 68,607 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 63,474 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 57,093 miles

Gearbox oil leaks

Fail 20 Jun 2015 57,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Gearbox oil leaks

Pass 6 Jun 2014 47,508 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 30,728 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,841 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 LKU is a 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AP57 LKU, 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 LKU registered?

AP57 LKU is a 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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