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AV05 VHB

2005 Suzuki Wagon R

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,523 mi
Last recorded74,523 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Wagon R48,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 74,523 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 73,118 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 71,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 69,827 miles

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 69,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 68,400 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 68,392 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough Top mount. (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 66,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 64,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jan 2019 62,027 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By silencer. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 62,027 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By silencer. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 59,827 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 57,085 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 57,084 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 53,728 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 50,006 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 45,904 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 35,115 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 35,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,176 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 13,928 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 2,843 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 2,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Wagon R?

Based on 10,262 MOT tests across 1,138 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
4,627
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 556
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 554
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 362
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 345
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AV05 VHB is a 2005 Suzuki Wagon R in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Wagon R models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 48,214 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 Wagon R fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 556 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV05 VHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Wagon R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Wagon R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV05 VHB registered?

AV05 VHB is a 2005 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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