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SF05 VGP

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,620 mi
Last recorded64,620 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 VGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 64,620 miles

Underseal applied to vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2020 63,961 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills )(x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 63,295 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 63,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 62,262 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 62,261 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,360 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

n/s rear shocker cover corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2017 61,360 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

n/s rear shocker cover corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 57,425 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 53,456 miles

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

slight corrosion at fuel filter

Pass 9 Jul 2014 49,775 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 47,067 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2012 45,114 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 37,158 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 30,681 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 25,746 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 20,969 miles

surface corrosion onboth front brake discs

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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SF05 VGP is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SF05 VGP, 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 SF05 VGP registered?

SF05 VGP is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is SF05 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 VGP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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