2005 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA2.0L Petrol

The roadworthiness status of this vehicle remains indeterminate due to a critical lack of recent data. The last recorded entry is a failed test from July 2022 at 111,639 miles, which showed a failure with no specific defects recorded. Because there are no MOT records for the subsequent four years, it is impossible to determine if the maintenance trend is stable or if the vehicle has suffered from significant mechanical decline since its last inspection. The vehicle is approximately 21 years old and has covered 111,639 miles, representing an average usage of roughly 5,316 miles per year. While low annual mileage suggests light use, the four-year gap since the July 2022 test is a major red flag. Vehicles of this age that sit for long periods often suffer from accelerated degradation of rubber components, seized brake calipers, and corrosion of fuel lines, which are not always captured by low mileage figures alone. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on structural integrity, particularly the sills and rear wheel arches where Grand Vitaras are prone to significant rust. Given the age of the car, check the suspension bushes for perished rubber and coil springs for stress fractures. The lack of recent testing means the brake fluid condition and exhaust emissions have remained unverified for years, necessitating a professional mechanical assessment to ensure the vehicle is safe for road use.