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VU05 YSH

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,930 mi
Last recorded115,930 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 YSH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 115,930 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 115,930 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 112,414 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 108,197 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 108,197 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 103,748 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 103,748 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 100,756 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter damaged but still working

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads thin outer pads good (sliders tight) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 97,613 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 94,284 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 84,354 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 78,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion near body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 72,237 miles

Front exhaust badly corroded at first joint

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2017 72,237 miles

Front exhaust badly corroded at first joint

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 68,462 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 30 Nov 2015 68,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2015 66,312 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust flanges excessivly corroded and weak

n/s/f slight brake bind

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

rear tyres perishing

tracking

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2014 62,016 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,326 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,565 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,843 miles

osf brake slightly binding

Fail 31 Mar 2011 52,843 miles

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

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

osf brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Apr 2010 48,238 miles

front tyres perishing and worn on edges

front wipers split

slight play in offside front rackend

Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,288 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 37,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,094 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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VU05 YSH is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VU05 YSH, 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 VU05 YSH registered?

VU05 YSH is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is VU05 YSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 YSH shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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