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FY05 FGP

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Beige Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,473 mi
Last recorded93,473 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 FGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 93,473 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 92,794 miles

front brakes 22% imbalance

slight leak from power steering pipe and fluid level on minimum

Fail 15 May 2015 92,794 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes 22% imbalance

slight leak from power steering pipe and fluid level on minimum

Pass 16 May 2014 92,022 miles

slight binding on o/s front brake

Pass 23 May 2013 90,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2012 74,144 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 57,221 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 45,076 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 32,086 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 21,580 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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FY05 FGP is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Beige with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FY05 FGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY05 FGP registered?

FY05 FGP is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FY05 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 FGP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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