2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · FA05 HDX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having maintained a clean pass record over the last several years. The most recent test conducted in January 2022 at 120,589 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the vehicle met all structural and safety standards at that time. While a failure occurred in January 2021 at just one mile over the previous year's mileage, the subsequent pass a month later suggests the issue was identified and rectified promptly by the owner. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. Between January 2019 and January 2022, the car covered roughly 11,000 miles, confirming a history of light usage. However, there is a significant data gap since the last recorded MOT in early 2022. Given the current date of June 2026, the vehicle is now four years overdue for a formal test, which significantly increases the risk of undetected mechanical wear or age-related degradation of components despite the low total mileage. A physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension components, as vehicles of this age that sit for long periods often suffer from corrosion and perished rubber bushings. The buyer should check for seized brake calipers, worn coil springs, and signs of fluid leaks that may develop due to inactivity. Because the record lacks recent data for four years, a thorough check of the tyre sidewalls for cracking and depth is essential to ensure the low-mileage status has not masked underlying neglect.