2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5L Petrol · KN05 BWF
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 78,338 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KN05 BWF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 78,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KN05 BWF Mileage History
- 22/01/202468,677 mi
- 22/01/202468,678 mi+1 mi
- 17/01/202570,023 mi+1,345 mi
- 14/01/202678,338 mi+8,315 mi
- 16/01/202678,338 mi
Average of roughly 4,865 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KN05 BWF 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 (KN05 BWF) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 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 (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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