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MA05 EVB

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,295 mi
Last recorded102,295 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 EVB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 102,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 91,884 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 91,861 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 85,913 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 85,913 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 82,403 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 79,520 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front shock mounting corroded

tow bar corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2021 79,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front shock mounting corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2020 75,570 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 75,386 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 72,750 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,470 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 71,239 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,551 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,567 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 59,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 52,360 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 48,282 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 34,681 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 30,408 miles

All four tyres cracking slightly and rears worn close to tread depth indicators.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre under-inflated -10psi - all four adjusted to correct pressure prior to commencing test.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 30,408 miles

All four tyres cracking slightly and rears worn close to tread depth indicators.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre under-inflated -10psi - all four adjusted to correct pressure prior to commencing test.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 26,018 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 19,458 miles

advise plastic skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills.

advise rear wiper perished.

Fail 3 Apr 2009 19,458 miles

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

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

advise battery flat.

advise plastic skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills.

advise rear wiper perished.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,588 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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MA05 EVB is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 2,493cc 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 MA05 EVB, 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 MA05 EVB registered?

MA05 EVB is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for MA05 EVB 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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