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AO05 CBY

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,759 mi
Last recorded114,759 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 CBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 114,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 109,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 109,209 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 106,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 106,929 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe to silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 102,490 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 100,744 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 86,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,808 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 75,872 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,323 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 61,306 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,306 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,256 miles

Front brake pads are over half worn.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,802 miles

Centre silencer outer skin is corroded.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 340,836 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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AO05 CBY is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 65,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO05 CBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO05 CBY is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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