2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0L Diesel · WG55 HNJ
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 142,923 miles. MOT expired on 07 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG55 HNJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2024
- 142,923 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.
WG55 HNJ 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 (WG55 HNJ) between February 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WG55 HNJ Mileage History
- 23/02/2022126,520 mi
- 28/02/2023135,211 mi+8,691 mi
- 28/02/2023135,211 mi
- 01/03/2024142,746 mi+7,535 mi
- 08/03/2024142,923 mi+177 mi
Average of roughly 8,053 miles per year across 5 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: Below Average
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- Transfer Case or 4WD Engagement StiffnessModerate
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- Chassis Underbody CorrosionModerate
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