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WL05 AKX

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,482 mi
Last recorded116,482 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 AKX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 116,482 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 116,482 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 111,102 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 111,102 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 104,350 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 104,331 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 96,220 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 89,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Screw in tyre

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 83,864 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner

Pass 20 Dec 2017 73,945 miles

rear tyres 2mm tread

Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,778 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 61,591 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,010 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 54,515 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 50,529 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 50,529 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 43,725 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 36,927 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 30,187 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,153 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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WL05 AKX is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 WL05 AKX, 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 WL05 AKX registered?

WL05 AKX is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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