2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · L50 HDS
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 44,709 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L50 HDS Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 44,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L50 HDS 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 (L50 HDS) between August 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
L50 HDS Mileage History
- 13/08/20088,139 mi
- 13/08/20088,139 mi
- 19/08/200911,309 mi+3,170 mi
- 19/08/200911,309 mi
- 18/08/201013,351 mi+2,042 mi
- 25/08/201116,074 mi+2,723 mi
- 24/08/201218,285 mi+2,211 mi
- 26/08/201320,732 mi+2,447 mi
- 21/08/201422,994 mi+2,262 mi
- 21/08/201422,994 mi
- 24/08/201525,893 mi+2,899 mi
- 24/08/201628,028 mi+2,135 mi
- 21/08/201730,737 mi+2,709 mi
- 27/08/201833,714 mi+2,977 mi
- 28/08/201833,714 mi
- 19/08/201935,825 mi+2,111 mi
- 19/08/201935,825 mi
- 20/08/202037,602 mi+1,777 mi
- 03/09/202138,859 mi+1,257 mi
- 30/08/202239,907 mi+1,048 mi
- 24/08/202340,940 mi+1,033 mi
- 09/08/202442,126 mi+1,186 mi
- 09/08/202442,126 mi
- 12/08/202543,522 mi+1,396 mi
- 05/08/202644,709 mi+1,187 mi
Average of roughly 2,034 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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