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AR05 DTX

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 2736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,355 mi
Last recorded124,355 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,736cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 124,355 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 124,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 115,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 115,801 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 98,078 miles

Central Front underside oil leak

Front osf/nsf anti roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated but not resulting in any free play

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp misty but light output not seriously reduced

Offside Rear Upper small area of corrosion not effecting strong or structure

Rear osr/nsr suspension control arm pin/bushes rubber perishing but not resulting in any free play (front and rear)

osr/nsr shock absorber lower bushes perishing but not resulting in any free play

Fail 13 Mar 2020 98,056 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front underside oil leak

Front osf/nsf anti roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated but not resulting in any free play

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp misty but light output not seriously reduced

Offside Rear Upper small area of corrosion not effecting strong or structure

Rear osr/nsr suspension control arm pin/bushes rubber perishing but not resulting in any free play (front and rear)

osr/nsr shock absorber lower bushes perishing but not resulting in any free play

Pass 12 Mar 2019 89,921 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 89,821 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 81,232 miles

exhaust rear flange corroded and weak

offside front tyre has slight wear to the inner edge nearside front tyre sight wear outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside front anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 23 Feb 2016 63,681 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 23 Feb 2016 63,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,213 miles

Exhaust front hanger corroded through

Fuel filter has heavy corrosion

Nearside front anti roll-bar D bush has slight wear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 56,212 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust front hanger corroded through

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearings not checked

Fuel filter has heavy corrosion

Nearside front anti roll-bar D bush has slight wear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,386 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to LEGAL limit

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Mar 2013 39,671 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to perish.

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge and close to limit.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,544 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,582 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 27,015 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 20,488 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 15,892 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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AR05 DTX is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 2,736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AR05 DTX, 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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What year was AR05 DTX registered?

AR05 DTX is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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