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SM55 DJY

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,181 mi
Last recorded80,181 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 DJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 80,181 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 70,841 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,292 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 62,290 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre exhaust corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 62,146 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,136 miles

Exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 62,090 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 62,090 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 50,079 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

advise wear out with 3/4 tread breadth n/s/f tyre advise to change

Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,496 miles

advise n/s/r tyre on border of 1.6mm

Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,960 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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SM55 DJY is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SM55 DJY, 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 SM55 DJY registered?

SM55 DJY is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is SM55 DJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 DJY shows 11 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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