2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · HY55 VVL
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 150,344 miles. MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY55 VVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2024
- 150,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY55 VVL 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 (HY55 VVL) between December 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 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: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
HY55 VVL Mileage History
- 05/12/2022137,485 mi
- 07/12/2023144,351 mi+6,866 mi
- 12/12/2023144,361 mi+10 mi
- 11/12/2024150,335 mi+5,974 mi
- 12/12/2024150,344 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 6,365 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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