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YA05 VZH

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Beige Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

145,873 mi
Last recorded145,873 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 VZH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 145,873 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 145,869 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 140,006 miles

front and rear suspension corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2023 139,970 miles

Central Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front suspension and body corrosion

rear suspension corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2022 134,333 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 127,637 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 127,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 119,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 113,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 113,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 103,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to intermediate pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 95,562 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 89,859 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 89,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 76,394 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both bottom ball joints gaiters damp (2.4.G.2)

center section silencer 1st skin corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2015 76,394 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both bottom ball joints gaiters damp (2.4.G.2)

center section silencer 1st skin corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 72,667 miles

centre box outer skin rotton

front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

front discs pitted and pads 60% worn slight bind o/s/f

front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 63,432 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 61,829 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,829 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 56,029 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 56,029 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,875 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 53,713 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

eml on

rear wiper split

Fail 10 Feb 2012 53,579 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 48,134 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 48,129 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,595 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,294 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 36,294 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,763 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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YA05 VZH is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Beige with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 YA05 VZH, 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 YA05 VZH registered?

YA05 VZH is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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