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YP55 DJF

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,592 mi
Last recorded96,592 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 DJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 96,592 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 95,107 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 94,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease and mud (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 93,840 miles

Rear seats not fitted at time of MOT

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

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Center (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Center (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 92,098 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 92,098 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2019 90,041 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 86,870 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR D BUSHES HAVE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 83,430 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 80,418 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 77,799 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,785 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 69,466 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 57,561 miles

both front brakes slightley binding

Pass 20 Jun 2011 52,018 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,977 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Jun 2009 35,219 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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YP55 DJF is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 YP55 DJF, 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 YP55 DJF registered?

YP55 DJF is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YP55 DJF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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