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B10 BML

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Beige Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

147,417 mi
Last recorded147,417 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 BML
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 147,417 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 143,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 140,604 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 140,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 136,650 miles

exhaust centre box getting corroded

rear axle brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 132,641 miles

engine damp with oil

front antiroll bar links bushes getting perished

fuel filter housing damp

Pass 24 Nov 2020 125,507 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 124,825 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 119,883 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

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

chassis and inner sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2019 119,869 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

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

chassis and inner sills corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 113,837 miles

both inner sills rusty

both rear tyres on limits on edges

chassis rusty

exhaust very rusty

front drop links cracking

front pads getting low

man light on

Pass 5 Jan 2017 108,071 miles

front pads getting low

man light on

Pass 8 Jan 2016 102,635 miles

EXHAUST VERY RUSTY

FRONT DISCS VERY POOR

Fail 5 Jan 2016 102,596 miles

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

FRONT DISCS VERY POOR

EXHAUST VERY RUSTY

Pass 5 Jan 2015 97,004 miles

engine oil leak

front pads worn low

general underbody corosion

osf tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres worn low

Pass 7 Jan 2014 91,766 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 86,528 miles

center exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2011 82,566 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 77,985 miles

crack in offside rearlight

Pass 26 Feb 2010 70,662 miles

middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

o/s front tyre bold on outer edge

o/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2009 60,678 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 49,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B10 BML is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Beige with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 B10 BML, 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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B10 BML is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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