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SH55 HDK

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Beige Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,681 mi
Last recorded94,681 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 HDK
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 94,681 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 94,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill at chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill at chassis leg. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 91,778 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 88,219 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 84,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 81,176 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 81,176 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016 80,472 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 77,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

gear box oli leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 77,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

gear box oli leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 68,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 58,269 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2012 45,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 45,928 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 41,522 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 31,221 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 23,355 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,355 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,653 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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SH55 HDK is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Beige with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SH55 HDK, 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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SH55 HDK is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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