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HY05 GBX

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,948 mi
Last recorded83,948 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 GBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 83,948 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front headlamp image poor, light lens deteriorated

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

Fuel pipe from filter cracking

Heavy corrosion to rear chassis

Heavy corrosion to vehicle body

Heavy use of underseal on brake pipes, body and chassis

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp slightly insecure

No engine oil showing on dip stick prior to test (topped up)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator repeater lens missing

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear suspension bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Visual evidence front tyres rubbing on chassis (not touching at time of test)

Fail 19 Jan 2026 83,948 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front headlamp image poor, light lens deteriorated

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel pipe from filter cracking

Heavy corrosion to rear chassis

Heavy corrosion to vehicle body

Heavy use of underseal on brake pipes, body and chassis

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp slightly insecure

No engine oil showing on dip stick prior to test (topped up)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator repeater lens missing

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear suspension bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Visual evidence front tyres rubbing on chassis (not touching at time of test)

Pass 17 Jan 2025 79,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 79,703 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30 cm of front anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner sill excessively corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner sill corroded excessively

Pass 11 Jan 2024 76,997 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 76,997 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 74,336 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 71,683 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 69,506 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 67,556 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 64,897 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 63,459 miles

Pipes to front brake hoses rusting.

Fail 20 Nov 2017 63,456 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake pads wearing.

Pipes on front brake hoses rusting.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 61,779 miles

Offside front brake hose feral rusting.

Slight bind on nearside front brake.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,919 miles

Down pipe to cat joint badly corroded.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 59,919 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount detached (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Down pipe to cat joint badly corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2014 54,027 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 43,164 miles

rear seat belts not check ? rear seats folded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 36,372 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 31,157 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 30,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 30,103 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 26,970 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,561 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 14,735 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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HY05 GBX is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HY05 GBX, 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 HY05 GBX registered?

HY05 GBX is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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The MOT history for HY05 GBX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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