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2005 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
General Information
- Registration AX05PZT
- Manufacturer SUZUKI
- Model GRAND VITARA
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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- Expired 16 Jun 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 188,343 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 184,154 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- all body mounting areas corroded, body secure
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- EML on
26 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 184,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML on
- all body mounting areas corroded, body secure
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
24 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 179,647 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear inner sills corroded
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Front inner sills corroded
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 179,647 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear inner sills corroded
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front inner sills corroded
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 174,550 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 170,240 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cables (1.1.15 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 170,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cables (1.1.15 (a))
- Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 164,256 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front body mounting areas corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 164,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front body mounting areas corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 158,933 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- all suspension components slightly corroded
22 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 158,392 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- all suspension components slightly corroded
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
26 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 153,292 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear suspension components corroded
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Oil leak ()
25 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 153,284 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) metal end of flexi (2.2.D.2b)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal end of flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear line (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Front Oil leak ()
- Rear suspension components corroded
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
26 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 146,522 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- 1 ltr oil added before test
- unable to check rear seatbelts due to dog guard being fitted
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
26 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 146,522 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- unable to check rear seatbelts due to dog guard being fitted
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- 1 ltr oil added before test
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
27 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 134,548 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- tailgate damaged
- rear seats folded down and dog guard fitted
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- 1 1/2 ltr oil added before test
27 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 134,548 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking around fuel filter (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- tailgate damaged
- rear seats folded down and dog guard fitted
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- 1 1/2 ltr oil added before test
30 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 117,405 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
30 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 117,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 105,241 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 94,525 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
26 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,525 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
22 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,532 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
27 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,580 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
27 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 67,580 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
10 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,374 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2010 16 Jun 202611 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,953 MI
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AX05PZT was registered on 2005-07-29
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