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RE05 FAJ

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

75,021 mi
Last recorded75,021 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 FAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 75,021 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 64,742 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 60,781 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle/diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged And worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 57,169 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate in window and visible

wipers Smeary

Fail 28 Jun 2023 57,169 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate in window and visible

wipers Smeary

Pass 22 Mar 2022 55,573 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

wear in o/s diff bearing

Pass 5 Jan 2021 53,831 miles

n/s/f tyre low on out side edge

rear seats folded down

wear in o/s diff bearing

Fail 5 Jan 2021 53,831 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre low on out side edge

rear seats folded down

wear in o/s diff bearing

Pass 10 Jan 2020 52,784 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 51,808 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Oct 2017 50,829 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 50,240 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 48,692 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 48,692 miles

Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 45,609 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 41,846 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 41,846 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,490 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,993 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 34,993 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 29,651 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 29,651 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,960 miles

advisorys attatched

Fail 11 Nov 2008 21,960 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advisorys attatched

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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RE05 FAJ is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 RE05 FAJ, 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 RE05 FAJ registered?

RE05 FAJ is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is RE05 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 FAJ shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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