2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · SJ05 EFY
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 87,120 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ05 EFY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/11/2023
- 87,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ05 EFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (SJ05 EFY) between March 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SJ05 EFY Mileage History
- 21/03/202285,729 mi
- 21/03/202285,729 mi
- 16/11/202387,120 mi+1,391 mi
Average of roughly 840 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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