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MW54 WVA

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,740 mi
Last recorded105,740 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 WVA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 105,740 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 105,740 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 105,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 100,320 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))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 96,220 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 93,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 88,725 miles

Creaking noise from nearside front bottom ball joint

Exhaust front pipe flange badly corroded

Offside front brake discs backing plate corroded & loose

Pass 8 Jan 2018 79,573 miles

Central Rear Fuel filter corroded

Front exhaust flange corroded (downpipe)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 76,583 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 72,174 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 72,172 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 66,652 miles

nearside front brake flex hose corroded

offside front brake flex hose corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 62,440 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 62,436 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel filter corroded.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 57,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 57,478 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,462 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 38,780 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,671 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,613 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 17,079 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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MW54 WVA is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MW54 WVA, 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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MW54 WVA is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 January 2005.

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