2005 Suzuki Wagon-R+ · 4,435 MOT tests
2005 Suzuki Wagon-R+ reliability
2005 Suzuki Wagon-R+s fail 40.4% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 8 Wagon-R+ years (4,435 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Wagon-R+s: 44.6%)
- 40.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Wagon-R+s: 44.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 69,993
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,435
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: about average for its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 5.3% of tests fail here (82% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 32% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Suzuki Wagon-R+
Fail rate by area
- Suspension14.4%
- Lights and electrics12.2%
- Brakes11.5%
- Tyres8.4%
- Body, chassis and structure8.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8%
- Steering5.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.69%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.04%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.9%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 3.72%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.65%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.27%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (24.89%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (14.97%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.82%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (10.67%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.55%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Wagon-R+ year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Suzuki Wagon-R+ reliable?
2005 Suzuki Wagon-R+s fail 40.4% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 8 Wagon-R+ years (4,435 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Suzuki Wagon-R+ MOT?
Most often rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (4.69% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.04% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Suzuki Wagon-R+ have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2005 Suzuki Wagon-R+ shows 69,993 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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