2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · YA06 AEV

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on 12 December 2025 at 110,685 miles. This result indicates an improving maintenance trend after a period of significant instability in the preceding year. While the car failed three tests between late 2024 and late 2025, the eventual transition to a pass with no recorded defects suggests that the previous mechanical or structural issues were addressed and the vehicle is currently meeting the minimum legal requirements for road use. At approximately 20 years old, the recorded mileage of 110,685 miles represents a low annual average of roughly 5,500 miles per year. The data shows a notable spike in usage between 4 November 2024 (103,516 miles) and 12 December 2025 (110,685 miles), covering over 7,000 miles in just thirteen months. This sudden burst of activity after long periods of lower mileage can place undue stress on rubber-based components, seals, and suspension bushings that may have degraded while the vehicle sat stationary. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the chassis and suspension components, as the repeated failures in late 2024 and 2025 suggest underlying issues that required rectification. Given the age of this Suzuki Grand Vitara, focus on checking for structural corrosion on the sills, brake lines, and exhaust system. You should also verify the state of the fluids and the condition of the tyres, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from dry rot or perished rubber that is not captured by tread depth measurements alone.