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BK55 OSY

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,842 mi
Last recorded137,842 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 OSY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2025 137,842 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 127,668 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

poor repair on rear tail pipe( loose).

Fail 15 Jan 2024 127,668 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light unit damaged (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

poor repair on rear tail pipe( loose).

Pass 17 Jan 2023 115,771 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light unit broken and tapped up. showing small amounts of white light to rear. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

items moved to gain access to rear seats.

Fail 16 Jan 2023 115,771 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated badly perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light unit broken and tapped up. showing small amounts of white light to rear. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

items moved to gain access to rear seats.

Pass 31 Jan 2022 106,783 miles

Offside headlamp lens in poor condition.

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Fail 31 Jan 2022 106,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside headlamp lens in poor condition.

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 25 Feb 2021 99,806 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp lens in poor condition.

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

signs of corrosion underside of vehicle.

Fail 24 Feb 2021 99,806 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside headlamp lens in poor condition.

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

signs of corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 18 Feb 2020 95,474 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot slightly perished/cracked

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer c.v boot slightly perished/cracked

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

exhaust heat cover on catalytic converter slightly loose

Pass 27 Feb 2019 89,842 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 89,814 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to rotate wheel. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to rotate wheel. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 79,384 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 79,043 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking reservoir well below minimum. (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 66,625 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 66,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 63,018 miles

o/s/f brake s/ grabing

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,448 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 52,923 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,675 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,202 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,943 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,648 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 34,086 miles

Nearside Front 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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BK55 OSY is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK55 OSY, 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 BK55 OSY registered?

BK55 OSY is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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