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SV05 EBG

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

125,675 mi
Last recorded125,675 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 EBG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 125,675 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 121,901 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak from engine ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 121,896 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill holed from central section to rear section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened at ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed near chassis mount to body (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill holed front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak from engine ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 106,213 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner wing o/s and n/s corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both o/s and n/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front both o/s and n/s beam patterns deteriorating

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to tail section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded

chassis and body mountings corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2018 106,213 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner wing o/s and n/s corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both o/s and n/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front both o/s and n/s beam patterns deteriorating

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to tail section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded

chassis and body mountings corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 90,712 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules from body to axle (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Sep 2017 90,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules from body to axle (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2016 67,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 235/60r16 5mm ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 67,680 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/60r16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/60r16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 235/60r16 5mm ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 54,154 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 54,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 51,937 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 49,302 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,620 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 46,605 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 44,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jun 2012 44,290 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 41,692 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 41,692 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 37,475 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 37,475 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 32,712 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,491 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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SV05 EBG is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SV05 EBG, 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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SV05 EBG is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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