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SB55 WYV

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,926 mi
Last recorded150,926 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 WYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 150,926 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear bumper cracked

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2018 150,923 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear bumper cracked

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2017 141,443 miles

o/s/r lamp broken but not showing white light

Fail 28 Feb 2017 141,443 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush bothy (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Braking system leaking pipes across axle (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (7.1.2)

Brake performance not tested due to leaking pipe (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/r lamp broken but not showing white light

Pass 29 Feb 2016 131,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 131,369 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 120,620 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osf headlamp scratched not affecting output

slight wear outside edge of nsf tyre

Fail 10 Feb 2015 120,620 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osf headlamp scratched not affecting output

slight wear outside edge of nsf tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2014 105,732 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Feb 2014 105,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Feb 2013 88,827 miles

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

tow bar obscuring number plate

Pass 2 Feb 2012 69,914 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 69,822 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,050 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 46,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

outer skin of exhaust system is starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Dec 2008 32,443 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 31,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SB55 WYV is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SB55 WYV, 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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SB55 WYV is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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