2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · SX54 CBV
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 69,381 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SX54 CBV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2022
- 69,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SX54 CBV Mileage History
- 17/08/202269,381 mi
- 22/08/202269,381 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
SX54 CBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (SX54 CBV) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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