2005 SUZUKI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- SUZUKI
- Year
- 2005
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1328 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 19 December 2023
- Last recorded mileage
- 21,840 mi
AI verdict AVOID 50/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2005 Suzuki has 25 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 21,840 miles. The vehicle is currently not valid for MOT and has been Untaxed for an extended period, raising significant concerns.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage of 5,872 miles per year, averaging only 21,840 miles over 21 years, which is a major red flag for a 2005 car.
Things to check
- Dangerous tyre defect recorded on 2008-07-23 (MOT 21,840MI).
- Persistent brake system failures across 6 tests (Oct 2018, Oct 2019, Dec 2019, Dec 2020, Dec 2021, Dec 2022).
- Major suspension arm corrosion failure on 2009-08-04 (MOT 26,248MI).
- Major ABS warning lamp failure on 2009-08-04 (MOT 26,248MI).
Working in its favour
- No specific recurring failures or advisories that are currently active.
- The vehicle has a consistent, albeit low, mileage history over its lifespan.
- The car has a long history of MOT tests, providing a comprehensive record.
- No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects were noted in the latest test.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/25 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | FAIL | 21,840 mi |
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) FAIL Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
|
| Jul 2008 | PASS | 21,840 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2009 | FAIL | 26,248 mi |
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
|
| Aug 2009 | PASS | 26,248 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
|
| Jul 2010 | PASS | 31,806 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2011 | FAIL | 33,315 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
|
| Aug 2011 | PASS | 33,319 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2012 | PASS | 37,117 mi |
USER ENTERED both front tyres have wear to inner edges
|
| Dec 2013 | PASS | 46,426 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2014 | PASS | 51,407 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2016 | PASS | 56,268 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2016 | FAIL | 60,865 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2) FAIL Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) FAIL Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
|
| Jan 2017 | PASS | 60,940 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2017 | PASS | 70,869 mi |
ADVISORY Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Oct 2018 | FAIL | 78,133 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) PRS Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
|
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 78,133 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
|
| Oct 2019 | FAIL | 85,250 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) ADVISORY clutch slips ADVISORY wiper motor noisey
|
| Dec 2019 | FAIL | 85,337 mi |
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Dec 2019 | PASS | 85,337 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2020 | FAIL | 91,583 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Dec 2020 | PASS | 91,584 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2021 | FAIL | 101,630 mi |
MAJOR Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Nail in tyre MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
|
| Dec 2021 | PASS | 101,699 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Nail in tyre
|
| Dec 2022 | FAIL | 105,539 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Steering arm deformed play (2.1.3 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front unable to see brake pads MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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| Dec 2022 | PASS | 105,568 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front unable to see brake pads
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About this page
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