2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0L Diesel · BG55 KBV
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 125,001 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG55 KBV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 125,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG55 KBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (BG55 KBV) between October 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
BG55 KBV Mileage History
- 15/10/200831,728 mi
- 19/10/200941,300 mi+9,572 mi
- 06/10/201049,926 mi+8,626 mi
- 21/09/201158,085 mi+8,159 mi
- 17/10/201266,116 mi+8,031 mi
- 18/10/201370,975 mi+4,859 mi
- 07/10/201476,998 mi+6,023 mi
- 05/10/201582,782 mi+5,784 mi
- 05/10/201689,046 mi+6,264 mi
- 20/09/201794,042 mi+4,996 mi
- 01/10/2018100,596 mi+6,554 mi
- 01/10/2018100,596 mi
- 14/10/2019106,858 mi+6,262 mi
- 19/10/2020110,705 mi+3,847 mi
- 07/10/2021114,772 mi+4,067 mi
- 13/10/2022118,681 mi+3,909 mi
- 18/10/2023121,225 mi+2,544 mi
- 17/10/2024123,329 mi+2,104 mi
- 30/10/2024123,333 mi+4 mi
- 28/10/2025124,889 mi+1,556 mi
- 12/08/2026125,001 mi+112 mi
Average of roughly 5,233 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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