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2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V SE 1.6L Petrol · SFZ 9242

SFZ 9242

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V SE (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 76,558 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2025.

Make & Model
SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 16V SE
Year / Origin
2005 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 14 Oct 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
76,558 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 14 Oct 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2005
Engine
1590cc
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SFZ 9242 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 12/08/2026
  • 76,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures

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SFZ 9242 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 09:02
MOT Analysis

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 16V Se (SFZ 9242) between August 2022 and August 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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SFZ 9242 Mileage History

  1. 26/08/202270,223 mi
  2. 02/08/202375,752 mi+5,529 mi
  3. 16/10/202476,462 mi+710 mi
  4. 01/12/202576,540 mi+78 mi
  5. 12/08/202676,558 mi+18 mi

Average of roughly 1,599 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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