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PF05 XXW

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,379 mi
Last recorded95,379 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 XXW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 95,379 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 95,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 85,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 85,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,035 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 68,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 5 Sep 2013 68,512 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,173 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 52,231 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 52,220 miles

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

Front brake discs pitted

Pass 25 May 2010 45,981 miles

centre silencer outer skin slightly deteriated

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 27 May 2009 42,809 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,342 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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PF05 XXW is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 PF05 XXW, 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 PF05 XXW registered?

PF05 XXW is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is PF05 XXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF05 XXW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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