2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0L Petrol · SA05 JLU
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 90,670 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA05 JLU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2022
- 90,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA05 JLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (SA05 JLU) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SA05 JLU Mileage History
- 23/09/202290,670 mi
- 26/09/202290,670 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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