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ND05 XDV

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,205 mi
Last recorded99,205 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 XDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 99,205 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 94,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 94,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 91,992 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 88,710 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 86,662 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 86,607 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear diff to offside rear cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded along offside chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,125 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 78,359 miles

Centre exhaust showing signs of corrosion

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished on sidewall

Nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Offside tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 29 May 2014 78,359 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre exhaust showing signs of corrosion

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

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

Nearside front tyre perished on sidewall

Nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Offside tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 25 May 2013 71,610 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)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 64,531 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 64,522 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 52,010 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 52,010 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,082 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 43,082 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 32,922 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,835 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 25,835 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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ND05 XDV is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ND05 XDV, 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 ND05 XDV registered?

ND05 XDV is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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