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AA54 JAM

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,270 mi
Last recorded121,270 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA54 JAM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 121,270 miles

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))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 114,301 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 114,288 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 105,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

both front cv boots starting to crack

both rear tyres starting to crack.

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 105,476 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

both front cv boots starting to crack

both rear tyres starting to crack.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 98,727 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer heavily corroded - not blowing

Fail 25 Jun 2015 98,727 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer heavily corroded - not blowing

Pass 19 Jun 2014 90,376 miles

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

nearside front bumper damaged - no sharp edges

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated - not blowing

Pass 20 Jun 2013 82,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2013 82,435 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 82,424 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 72,257 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 63,783 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 54,171 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 42,052 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 42,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 29,929 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 25,681 miles

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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AA54 JAM is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AA54 JAM, 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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AA54 JAM is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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