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PK55 HZJ

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,113 mi
Last recorded94,113 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 HZJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 94,113 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 27 Nov 2024 89,079 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 84,076 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 78,962 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 76,641 miles

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

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 76,631 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 70,437 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 67,405 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 59,491 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 54,248 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 47,031 miles

Advise exhaust rear hanging bracket detached through corrosion

Advise front pipe/catalytic converter joint to center pipe heavily corroded

Advise rear door handle broken but still operates

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 42,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 36,394 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 33,275 miles

All tyres perished on outer sidewall and treads.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2013 33,270 miles

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

All tyres perished on outer sidewall and treads.

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

Front wipers split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 30,458 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 30,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 27,569 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 25,207 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 22,108 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 22,108 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 11,811 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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PK55 HZJ is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PK55 HZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK55 HZJ registered?

PK55 HZJ is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for PK55 HZJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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