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MF05 CNZ

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Beige Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,474 mi
Last recorded83,474 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 CNZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 83,474 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 78,580 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 76,758 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 75,330 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 72,540 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 72,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 68,724 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 65,127 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 61,696 miles

Front and back suspension components corroding and flaking solid at time of test

front to back chassis corroding and flaking solid at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2017 57,510 miles

All suspension components surface corroded

Front to back chassis is corroded and flaking solid at time of test

Nearside Front Outer CV gaitor cracking

Offside Front Outer CV gaitor cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,316 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 29 Feb 2016 54,301 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,486 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 47,742 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 43,151 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,137 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 35,635 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 31,937 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 29,240 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,583 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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MF05 CNZ is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Beige with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MF05 CNZ, 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 MF05 CNZ registered?

MF05 CNZ is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is MF05 CNZ safe to buy?

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