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YS55 RZB

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,072 mi
Last recorded75,072 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 RZB
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 75,072 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2026 75,071 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2025 70,709 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 65,318 miles

Exhaust centre silencer slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2024 65,318 miles

Exhaust centre silencer slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 60,716 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 60,716 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 57,417 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 52,336 miles

Engine MIL on

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate partially obstructed by tow bar

Sill covers fitted not allowing the full inspection of the outer sills

Fail 12 Jul 2021 52,327 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.10 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine MIL on

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate partially obstructed by tow bar

Sill covers fitted not allowing the full inspection of the outer sills

Pass 29 Jun 2020 44,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear bumper slight damage

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 38,226 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 38,226 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Obscured by tow bar (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 34,590 miles

front ferrules rusty

Fail 13 Jul 2018 34,590 miles

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

front ferrules rusty

Pass 22 May 2017 33,647 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 32,244 miles

Offside Front brake bind

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 May 2015 30,561 miles

n/s front brake low efficiency/slight drag

Pass 21 May 2014 28,523 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 26,383 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 22,376 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 17,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs slightly warped

Pass 21 Jan 2010 13,179 miles

n/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 17 Jan 2009 10,435 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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YS55 RZB is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS55 RZB, 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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YS55 RZB is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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