2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0L Petrol · FX06 YTP

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass on January 8, 2026, at 91,740 miles. While the record shows consecutive failures immediately preceding the successful passes in both 2025 and 2026, the absence of recorded defects suggests these were likely administrative or testing anomalies rather than mechanical failures. The lack of recurring advisories over the past three years indicates a vehicle that has been maintained to a functional standard, with no evidence of worsening structural or mechanical degradation. At 91,740 miles over a twenty-year lifespan, the vehicle averages approximately 4,500 miles per annum, which is notably low for a Grand Vitara. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with roughly 8,800 miles added between the January 2024 and January 2025 tests, followed by a similar increase leading into the 2026 inspection. This steady usage pattern suggests the vehicle has not suffered from the long-term storage issues often associated with low-mileage examples, such as seized calipers or perished rubber components. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on areas not typically captured by the MOT, specifically the condition of the four-wheel-drive transfer case and the integrity of the chassis rails. Given the age of the vehicle, surface corrosion on the underbody is expected, but you must verify that this has not compromised the structural mounting points for the suspension or the subframe. Check the service history for evidence of timing chain tensioner replacement and differential oil changes, as these are critical maintenance items for the Grand Vitara that do not appear in the MOT data. Inspect the brake lines and fuel pipes for signs of age-related corrosion, as these are common failure points for vehicles of this vintage even when they pass annual inspections cleanly.