2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · ST05 HWG
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 110,825 miles. MOT expired on 30 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST05 HWG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2023
- 110,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST05 HWG 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 (ST05 HWG) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
ST05 HWG Mileage History
- 17/12/202194,117 mi
- 31/12/202194,117 mi
- 19/12/2022101,242 mi+7,125 mi
- 12/12/2023110,823 mi+9,581 mi
- 12/12/2023110,825 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,416 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Grand Vitara (Mk3/JT)
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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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