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BN55 SYH

2005 Suzuki Wagon R

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,587 mi
Last recorded90,587 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Wagon R48,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 SYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 90,587 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 90,570 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 79,967 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside nearside window washer aim high

Offside Front side indicator melted, still showing correct colour and intensity

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front and back trailing arm bushes worn but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 79,967 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery terminals loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside nearside window washer aim high

Offside Front side indicator melted, still showing correct colour and intensity

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front and back trailing arm bushes worn but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 67,260 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 65,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 63,846 miles

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

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))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 60,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r + o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 56,469 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 56,469 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 52,490 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of edgewear

Offside Front tyre showing signs of edgewear

Fail 7 Jun 2017 52,478 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of edgewear

Offside Front tyre showing signs of edgewear

Pass 6 Jul 2016 48,911 miles

Nearside Front tyre has edge wear

Pass 25 Aug 2015 45,845 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 45,845 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 40,769 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 40,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,647 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,888 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 28,571 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,265 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 19,567 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 14,731 miles

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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BN55 SYH is a 2005 Suzuki Wagon R in Red with a 1,229cc 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 BN55 SYH, 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 BN55 SYH registered?

BN55 SYH is a 2005 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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