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CA54 VRY

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,289 mi
Last recorded111,289 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 VRY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 111,289 miles

Body mounting areas o/s and n/s front and rear have been unersealed

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s strut top mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and o/s front and rear chassis, outriggers and crossmembers corroded and some areas are undersealed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear crack in foglight lens

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 111,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction of rotation detailed on sidewall is the wrong way. (5.2.3 (i))

Body mounting areas o/s and n/s front and rear have been unersealed

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s strut top mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and o/s front and rear chassis, outriggers and crossmembers corroded and some areas are undersealed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear crack in foglight lens

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 98,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic sills fitted both sides

Pass 24 Sep 2021 91,879 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened significant corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front and centre body mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front shock absorbers has significant corrosion to casings

significant corrosion to various front and rear suspension / steering and braking components

Fail 22 Sep 2021 91,866 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened significant corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front and centre body mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front shock absorbers has significant corrosion to casings

significant corrosion to various front and rear suspension / steering and braking components

Pass 6 Oct 2020 91,108 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside / offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside / offside front and centre body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside / offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers has significant corrosion to casings

significant corrosion to various front / rear suspension steering and braking components

Pass 2 Oct 2019 90,365 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside / offside rubbers split / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside / offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside / offside front and centre body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front shock absorbers has significant corrosion to casings

corrosion to various front / rear suspension / steering and braking components

Fail 1 Oct 2019 90,350 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation also binding (1.2.1 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside / offside rubbers split / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside / offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside / offside front and centre body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front shock absorbers has significant corrosion to casings

corrosion to various front / rear suspension / steering and braking components

Pass 8 Oct 2018 89,318 miles

rear wiper blade split

surface corrosion to various front / rear suspension - steering and braking components

Pass 2 Oct 2017 87,536 miles

Rear corrosion on anti-roll bar

Pass 5 Oct 2016 85,554 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ns/os (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ns/os (2.7.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play ns/os (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 84,060 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s o/s (3.7.B.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (2.6.2)

front to centre exhaust clamp and bolts corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 81,602 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 81,528 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 81,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,560 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,517 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 70,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 63,341 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 51,175 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 38,996 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 26,425 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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CA54 VRY is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CA54 VRY, 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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CA54 VRY is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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