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OU05 ZWK

2005 Suzuki Wagon R

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,164 mi
Last recorded65,164 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Wagon R48,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 ZWK
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 65,164 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 65,163 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 63,861 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 61,306 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 58,808 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OS+NS ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 55,699 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OS+NS ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+NS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 55,697 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OS+NS ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+NS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 53,196 miles

Central Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OS+NS ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+NS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 53,196 miles

Central Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OS+NS ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+NS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 49,349 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 46,504 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 43,349 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,894 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,951 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,595 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 33,899 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 29,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,693 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,049 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 20,136 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 17,439 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,132 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Wagon R?

Based on 10,262 MOT tests across 1,138 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
4,627
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 556
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 554
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 362
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 345
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OU05 ZWK is a 2005 Suzuki Wagon R in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Wagon R models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 48,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Wagon R fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 556 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU05 ZWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Wagon R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Wagon R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU05 ZWK registered?

OU05 ZWK is a 2005 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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