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EX05 MEV

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,442 mi
Last recorded63,442 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 MEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 63,442 miles

power steering pipes showing corrosion

transmission pipes at gearbox showing corrosion

vehicle chassis showing slight corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2019 50,433 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 50,433 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 49,141 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack,pinion area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 49,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component suspect pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 45,819 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 43,274 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 37,535 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 37,535 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 36,628 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low in the middle

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 16 Dec 2011 34,308 miles

Rear nearside tyre cracked on sidewall

Rear offside tyre cracked on sidewalls

Fail 13 Dec 2011 34,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Front offside tyre crackes on outer sidewall

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear nearside tyre cracked on sidewall

Rear offside tyre cracked on sidewalls

Pass 26 Nov 2010 32,341 miles

both front brake flexi pipe ferrels starting to corrode

front brake discs corroded on inner face

off side front tyre starting to perish on side wall

slight damage to off side front wheel rim

Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,970 miles

front brake pads worn low (recommend renewal) brake discs corroded.

n/s/r tyre tread worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre tread worn to 3mm

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

Fail 8 Aug 2008 22,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

no blade on rear wiper

rear door handle broken door can still be opened

screws missing front grill/nearside front bumper is slightly loose not yet causing a projection or danger to other road users

slight corrosion underbody/components

Pass 8 Aug 2008 22,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

no blade on rear wiper

rear door handle broken door can still be opened

screws missing front grill/nearside front bumper is slightly loose not yet causing a projection or danger to other road users

slight corrosion underbody/components

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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EX05 MEV is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EX05 MEV, 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 EX05 MEV registered?

EX05 MEV is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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