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PJ05 WHN

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,135 mi
Last recorded139,135 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 WHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 139,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 139,129 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 131,353 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2023 121,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2023 121,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 114,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 114,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 106,639 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 101,352 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 93,529 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 84,065 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 76,522 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 70,927 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 62,764 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 55,844 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 49,511 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 41,253 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 33,502 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 28,046 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 19,769 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 11,987 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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PJ05 WHN is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJ05 WHN, 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 PJ05 WHN registered?

PJ05 WHN is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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