2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0L Diesel · DS05 VTJ
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2005. Recorded mileage 137,265 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/12/2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1997cc
DS05 VTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2024
- 137,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DS05 VTJ Mileage History
- 23/11/2022128,216 mi
- 24/11/2022128,227 mi+11 mi
- 23/11/2023134,504 mi+6,277 mi
- 03/12/2024137,263 mi+2,759 mi
- 04/12/2024137,265 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,455 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DS05 VTJ 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 (DS05 VTJ) between November 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2024 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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