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SO55 UKA

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,072 mi
Last recorded102,072 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 UKA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 102,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 100,139 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 97,808 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 97,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 93,660 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 93,660 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 88,473 miles

vehicle under side very dirty

Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,437 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 77,152 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 77,151 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 76,734 miles

Corrosion to 1. Both rear chassis rails. 2. Rear suspension arm chassis mountings X two. 3. offside rear inner sill.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside front wiper blade split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 76,498 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion to 1. Both rear chassis rails. 2. Rear suspension arm chassis mountings X two. 3. offside rear inner sill.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside front wiper blade split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2014 68,484 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 68,484 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 61,550 miles

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

advise minor leak on differential

advise slight misting of oil on rear shock absorbers

advise surface corrosion to fuel pipes

Fail 15 May 2013 61,550 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise minor leak on differential

advise slight misting of oil on rear shock absorbers

advise surface corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 9 May 2012 48,147 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 45,085 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 32,338 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 26,208 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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SO55 UKA is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SO55 UKA, 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 SO55 UKA registered?

SO55 UKA is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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