2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · ST55 NVO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passing tests in recent years. The most recent inspection conducted in December 2024 at 125,234 miles passed with no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. This follows a clean pass in January 2024, suggesting that the current owner has maintained the vehicle to a standard that avoids immediate mechanical or structural failure during the testing process. At 125,234 miles over 21 years, this Grand Vitara has averaged approximately 6,000 miles per annum. This is significantly below the national average for a vehicle of this age, which implies lower wear on the drivetrain and engine components. The data shows a steady usage pattern, with roughly 3,400 miles covered between the late 2022 and 2024 tests. The single recorded failure in December 2022 at 117,549 miles appears to be an isolated incident, as the vehicle passed the retest that same day without further issues. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on components common to low-mileage, older vehicles, such as perished rubber perimeters and surface corrosion. While the MOT record is clean, the age of the vehicle increases the risk of rust on the chassis and suspension mounting points which may not be flagged until they become structural. Inspect the suspension bushes and check brake calipers for seizing, as long periods of low use can lead to uneven wear or fluid degradation. Verify the condition of tyre age to ensure the low mileage has not resulted in neglect of essential consumable maintenance.