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A15 HMG

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,564 mi
Last recorded102,564 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 HMG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 102,564 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroded.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central locking inoperative.

Headlamps cloudy.

Hole at front of inner sill caused by corrosion but not close enough to suspension components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Light unit insecure.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Reverse lamp inoperative.

Oil leak.

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded.

Fail 25 Jun 2018 102,562 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Both front shock absorber casings corroded.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central locking inoperative.

Headlamps cloudy.

Hole at front of inner sill caused by corrosion but not close enough to suspension components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Light unit insecure.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Reverse lamp inoperative.

Oil leak.

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2017 98,440 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 95,778 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 92,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 92,856 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 89,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 89,444 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s rear shocker metal casing corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 83,645 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic covers over outer door sills unable to inspect properly

Pass 14 Jun 2012 76,837 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer skin corroded on exhaust middle box

plastic covers on outer sills unable to inspect properly

Pass 9 Jun 2011 70,401 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s rear shocker metal outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 63,885 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 63,804 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 55,717 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 47,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear fuel pump above rear axle slightly damp

Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,777 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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A15 HMG is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 67,261 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 Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 HMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A15 HMG registered?

A15 HMG is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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