2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · SD05 DDF
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 93,413 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD05 DDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2025
- 93,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD05 DDF 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 (SD05 DDF) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2025 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: Bodywork (14 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”.
SD05 DDF Mileage History
- 24/03/202284,502 mi
- 30/03/202385,310 mi+808 mi
- 13/03/202490,844 mi+5,534 mi
- 13/03/202490,844 mi
- 01/04/202593,413 mi+2,569 mi
Average of roughly 2,947 miles per year across 5 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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