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FM05 HFH

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Beige Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,338 mi
Last recorded98,338 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 HFH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 98,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 98,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 91,483 miles

Nearside front wiper split but still clears the screen effectively

Offside rear tyre becoming misshapen on the inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2017 91,483 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front wiper split but still clears the screen effectively

Offside rear tyre becoming misshapen on the inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2016 88,827 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 83,983 miles

engine management light on

Fail 24 Jul 2015 83,960 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,242 miles

engine management light on

nail in nearside tyre cannot repair

oil leak(filter area)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 78,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine management light on

nail in nearside tyre cannot repair

oil leak(filter area)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 71,910 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,310 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 55,083 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 54,425 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 28 Jun 2010 48,298 miles

Condition of wiper blades

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wear to rear tyres

Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,905 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,208 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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FM05 HFH is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Beige with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM05 HFH, 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 FM05 HFH registered?

FM05 HFH is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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