2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · FM55 LGV

The vehicle currently holds no valid roadworthiness confirmation. The sole available DVSA entry is the 2 December 2021 test at 113,334 miles, which recorded a fail with no defects listed. This single failed result, now over four years old, shows neither stability nor improvement; the maintenance trend is undocumented beyond that point and the car has clearly not been presented for statutory testing since. At 113,334 miles across roughly 21 years, the Grand Vitara shows a low average of about 5,397 miles per year. The entire recorded history rests on one 2021 test, so no rapid accumulation or notable gap can be charted between entries. Low mileage of this sort often masks long standing periods, which commonly accelerate rubber perishing, fluid degradation, and unseen corrosion despite the modest odometer figure. A buyer must treat the 2021 failure as a red flag requiring physical verification. The absence of stated defects on a failed certificate suggests an administrative or unrecorded mechanical fault; the tester rejected the vehicle regardless. Given the age and the four-year test void, inspect structural integrity for chassis rust, examine suspension bushes and coil springs for age-related cracking, and confirm brake discs and calipers are free from seizing after prolonged disuse. Prior to any purchase, the car requires a fresh MOT and a full mechanical inspection. The previous owner allowed the test cycle to lapse entirely, implying deferred upkeep rather than diligent servicing. Without current evidence of roadworthiness, the Suzuki should be considered unproven and high-risk until independently assessed.