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WL55 HMJ

2005 Suzuki Wagon R

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

80,090 mi
Last recorded80,090 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Wagon R48,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 HMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 80,090 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 80,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front 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 25 Oct 2023 63,471 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on inner tread shoulder

Offside Rear tyre worn bald on inner tread shoulder

Fail 24 Oct 2023 63,471 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on inner tread shoulder

Offside Rear tyre worn bald on inner tread shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner tread shoulder

Pass 25 Nov 2022 54,601 miles

exhaust corroded

front no plate cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2022 54,601 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

exhaust corroded

front no plate cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2022 54,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 44,426 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 44,426 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 36,641 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 36,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 25,991 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 25,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 24,998 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 9,431 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 9,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine light on

Fail 22 Dec 2016 9,348 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 7,859 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 5,945 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 5,279 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 4,590 miles

nsf tyre cracking between treads

nsr tyre cracking between treads

osf tyre cracking between treads

osr tyre cracking between treads

Pass 6 Dec 2011 4,249 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 3,879 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 3,879 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 3,443 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 2,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 2,851 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Wagon R?

Based on 10,262 MOT tests across 1,138 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
4,627
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 556
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 554
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 362
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 345
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WL55 HMJ is a 2005 Suzuki Wagon R in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Wagon R models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 48,214 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 Wagon R fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 556 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL55 HMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Wagon R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Wagon R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WL55 HMJ registered?

WL55 HMJ is a 2005 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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