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AE04 LNO

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

138,818 mi
Last recorded138,818 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 LNO
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 138,818 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged with cracks (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 138,782 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged with cracks (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 126,668 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 126,509 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2023 116,070 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near towing bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 113,918 miles

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 112,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 112,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Oct 2019 111,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 7 Oct 2019 111,449 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 110,130 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 109,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 107,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 107,268 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 106,053 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 93,152 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 81,094 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,553 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 70,539 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2010 68,295 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 68,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 58,587 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 58,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front pads very low

Front tyres worn on inside

Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,326 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,333 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AE04 LNO is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AE04 LNO, 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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AE04 LNO is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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