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CW05 BCX

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,993 mi
Last recorded140,993 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 BCX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2023 140,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 139,800 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 139,800 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 124,580 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 109,455 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 109,455 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 98,790 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 95,144 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 93,020 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 93,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,913 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 83,964 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 75,679 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 64,521 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 52,888 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 40,166 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,618 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 17,299 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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CW05 BCX is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CW05 BCX, 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 CW05 BCX registered?

CW05 BCX is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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