2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · SD56 FUW
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 107,937 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD56 FUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/10/2025
- 107,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD56 FUW 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 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara (SD56 FUW) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
SD56 FUW Mileage History
- 20/10/202298,713 mi
- 23/10/2023101,286 mi+2,573 mi
- 02/10/2024102,688 mi+1,402 mi
- 03/10/2024102,690 mi+2 mi
- 09/10/2025107,937 mi+5,247 mi
Average of roughly 3,105 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Grand Vitara (Mk3/JT)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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