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GHZ 3283

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,618 mi
Last recorded170,618 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHZ 3283
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 170,618 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2025 170,585 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 158,756 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 158,351 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 148,813 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 141,339 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 127,341 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 119,893 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 119,864 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 112,010 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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GHZ 3283 is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GHZ 3283, 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

How do I check the history of GHZ 3283?

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What year was GHZ 3283 registered?

GHZ 3283 is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is GHZ 3283 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHZ 3283 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GHZ 3283 have outstanding finance?

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