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LT05 ONU

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,778 mi
Last recorded77,778 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 ONU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 77,778 miles

All suspension bushes are slighley worn/perished

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside has general age related corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2020 77,288 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under boy and suspension components have age related corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2019 76,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened anti roll bar rubbers perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat sheild clamps broken

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2019 76,743 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened anti roll bar rubbers perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat sheild clamps broken

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2018 75,982 miles

Underside has general corrosion

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 75,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Underside has general corrosion

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 75,044 miles

Body has slight corrosion In various places (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 73,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2015 72,038 miles

fuel filter coroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 70,527 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,149 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,022 miles

engine management lamp on

exhaust deteriorating front

Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,610 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 55,610 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen is of a temporary type (8.3.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 48,357 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 48,357 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 40,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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LT05 ONU is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LT05 ONU, 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 LT05 ONU registered?

LT05 ONU is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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