2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · FV55 ACU
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11/11/2005. Recorded mileage 117,866 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1590cc
FV55 ACU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2023
- 117,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen 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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FV55 ACU Mileage History
- 04/05/2022112,003 mi
- 04/05/2023117,860 mi+5,857 mi
- 15/05/2023117,866 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 5,698 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
FV55 ACU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (FV55 ACU) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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