2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · KE 6873
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 85,314 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KE 6873 Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 85,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KE 6873 Mileage History
- 19/03/200831,587 mi
- 18/03/200935,504 mi+3,917 mi
- 18/03/201040,820 mi+5,316 mi
- 19/03/201040,820 mi
- 03/03/201146,296 mi+5,476 mi
- 03/03/201146,296 mi
- 16/04/201256,819 mi+10,523 mi
- 08/04/201358,721 mi+1,902 mi
- 10/04/201460,940 mi+2,219 mi
- 08/04/201563,907 mi+2,967 mi
- 09/04/201563,907 mi
- 20/04/201666,464 mi+2,557 mi
- 20/04/201769,611 mi+3,147 mi
- 17/04/201872,121 mi+2,510 mi
- 30/07/201975,543 mi+3,422 mi
- 18/01/202179,368 mi+3,825 mi
- 18/01/202179,368 mi
- 25/01/202282,119 mi+2,751 mi
- 28/01/202282,123 mi+4 mi
- 12/01/202383,494 mi+1,371 mi
- 08/02/202484,868 mi+1,374 mi
- 09/02/202484,870 mi+2 mi
- 30/01/202585,291 mi+421 mi
- 31/01/202585,294 mi+3 mi
- 28/01/202685,314 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 3,008 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
KE 6873 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (KE 6873) between March 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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