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CU05 UFK

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

167,142 mi
Last recorded167,142 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 UFK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 167,142 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 164,169 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 162,605 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 157,695 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside , offside

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front body mounting corrosion ,

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

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

headlamps discolouring beam patterns deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2022 152,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front body mounting corrosion ,not considered excessive.

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 5 Mar 2021 146,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 139,234 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 130,163 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/60 x 16 100 h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 123,331 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 123,165 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 117,002 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 109,586 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 102,910 miles

both front cv boots starting to crack

n/s/f wiper blade split

slight coolant leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,628 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 90,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 82,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake slightly slow to return off

Pass 4 Feb 2011 75,945 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 67,594 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 42,957 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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CU05 UFK is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 CU05 UFK, 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 CU05 UFK registered?

CU05 UFK is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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