2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · PJ05 GVP
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 36,995 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ05 GVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 36,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ05 GVP 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 (PJ05 GVP) between January 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 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: Bodywork (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle ti”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering axle tie arm mountin”; “Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
PJ05 GVP Mileage History
- 08/01/202430,691 mi
- 11/01/202430,693 mi+2 mi
- 15/01/202534,497 mi+3,804 mi
- 10/03/202534,500 mi+3 mi
- 11/04/202636,995 mi+2,495 mi
Average of roughly 2,795 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Grand Vitara (Mk3/JT)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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