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VA05 MHV

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,616 mi
Last recorded156,616 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 MHV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 156,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 151,021 miles

slight under body corrosion present

various rubber bushes perished under vehicle

Fail 15 Jun 2022 151,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened two areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion present

various rubber bushes perished under vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2021 143,235 miles

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

slight under body corrosion present

various rubber bushes under vehicle perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2020 140,084 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 131,657 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 131,657 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 122,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 113,535 miles

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Outer casing of exhaust corroded slightly

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 103,027 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 93,379 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 89,554 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust centre box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 25 Jul 2013 80,422 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 80,300 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres on 2-3 mm

brake pipes starting to rust

exhaust starting to rust

nearside ball joint boot damaged front

Pass 27 Jul 2012 68,417 miles

front inner antiroll bar bushes worn

middle exhaust starting to rust

Pass 25 Jul 2011 57,414 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,519 miles

wipers worn

Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,734 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,372 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 29,372 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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VA05 MHV is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA05 MHV, 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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VA05 MHV is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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