2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara · 8,411 MOT tests
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliability
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitaras fail 43% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 14 Grand Vitara years (8,411 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Grand Vitaras: 37.4%)
- 43%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Grand Vitaras: 37.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 0% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 94,450
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,411
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: about average for its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: about average for its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 16.7% of tests fail here (97% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17%
- Body, chassis and structure16.7%
- Lights and electrics14.1%
- Brakes11.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6%
- Tyres4.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.24%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 5.43%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.41%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.66%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.6%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.53%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.36%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.36%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.53%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.48%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.21%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (5.98%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Grand Vitara year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitaras fail 43% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 14 Grand Vitara years (8,411 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (8.24% of tests), position lamp not working (5.43% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara shows 94,450 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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