2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0L Petrol · X8 RYS
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2005. MOT expired on 18 Nov 2016.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Nov 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Aug 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X8 RYS Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 18/11/2016
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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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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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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- Chassis Underbody CorrosionModerate
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