2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0L Petrol · AD05 YHJ
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 May 2005. Recorded mileage 121,660 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD05 YHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/11/2026
- 121,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD05 YHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (AD05 YHJ) between November 2023 and November 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg piece ”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduc”; “Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))”.
AD05 YHJ Mileage History
- 20/11/2023111,321 mi
- 20/11/2024111,873 mi+552 mi
- 20/11/2024111,873 mi
- 06/11/2025114,403 mi+2,530 mi
- 05/11/2026121,660 mi+7,257 mi
Average of roughly 3,494 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Grand Vitara (Mk3/JT)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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