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NC05 AVJ

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Beige Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,348 mi
Last recorded130,348 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 AVJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 130,348 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 120,303 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 120,006 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 117,492 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 117,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 107,609 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 98,021 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 89,611 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 78,527 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 68,592 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2013 65,839 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 65,839 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 62,400 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 58,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 52,043 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 40,281 miles

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 May 2008 30,408 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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NC05 AVJ is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Beige with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NC05 AVJ, 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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NC05 AVJ is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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