2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0L Diesel · BJ05 KOV
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 91,517 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ05 KOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 91,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ05 KOV 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 (BJ05 KOV) between October 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BJ05 KOV Mileage History
- 20/10/202286,376 mi
- 03/10/202387,835 mi+1,459 mi
- 16/10/202489,973 mi+2,138 mi
- 14/04/202591,517 mi+1,544 mi
- 15/04/202591,517 mi
Average of roughly 2,068 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
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- Transfer Case or 4WD Engagement StiffnessModerate
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- Chassis Underbody CorrosionModerate
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