2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · WG55 PNE
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 113,948 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG55 PNE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2026
- 113,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG55 PNE 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 PNE) between November 2023 and November 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle (1.1.11 (c))”.
WG55 PNE Mileage History
- 10/11/2023100,042 mi
- 08/11/2024104,856 mi+4,814 mi
- 13/10/2025109,736 mi+4,880 mi
- 05/11/2026113,947 mi+4,211 mi
- 05/11/2026113,948 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,656 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: Good
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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