BJ05 VUT

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

Jul 2008: 21,840 mi FAILJul 2008: 21,840 mi PASSAug 2009: 26,248 mi FAILAug 2009: 26,248 mi PASSJul 2010: 31,806 mi PASSJul 2011: 33,315 mi FAILAug 2011: 33,319 mi PASSNov 2012: 37,117 mi PASSDec 2013: 46,426 mi PASSDec 2014: 51,407 mi PASSJan 2016: 56,268 mi PASSDec 2016: 60,865 mi FAILJan 2017: 60,940 mi PASSNov 2017: 70,869 mi PASSOct 2018: 78,133 mi FAILOct 2018: 78,133 mi PASSOct 2019: 85,250 mi FAILDec 2019: 85,337 mi FAILDec 2019: 85,337 mi PASSDec 2020: 91,583 mi FAILDec 2020: 91,584 mi PASSDec 2021: 101,630 mi FAILDec 2021: 101,699 mi PASSDec 2022: 105,539 mi FAILDec 2022: 105,568 mi PASS106k64k22kJul 2008Dec 2022

MOT test history — 15/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & 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))
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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