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YL05 AJU

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,894 mi
Last recorded85,894 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 AJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2021 85,894 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear door handle broken but functioning

Pass 10 Dec 2020 82,916 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 82,916 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 78,272 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 78,272 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 17 Dec 2018 71,558 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 71,558 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 65,080 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 61,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Oil leak sump rusted/corroded ()

rust set into floor areas/floor mount areas/ chassis/components

Pass 10 Dec 2015 59,285 miles

n/s/f tyre on 3mm n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 8 Dec 2015 59,285 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 3mm n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 3 Dec 2014 54,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 54,418 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 48,322 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 44,066 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 36,651 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 29,943 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 22,967 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 16,159 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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YL05 AJU is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YL05 AJU, 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 YL05 AJU registered?

YL05 AJU is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is YL05 AJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL05 AJU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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