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AEZ 5478

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,387 mi
Last recorded115,387 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 5478
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2025 115,387 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury number plate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering system fouling brake hose fouling wheel (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation and brake back plate damp (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play osf/nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr/nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr/nsr ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body mount corroded floor

Nearside Inner sill hold not prescribed area

Nearside mid chassis hold

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed and secured with cable tie (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axle endfloat

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr/nsr upper tie/anti tramp bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to earth cable battery

sill covers

Pass 3 Oct 2024 110,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2024 110,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2023 101,401 miles

Front exhaust flange very corroded

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

Offside Front floor pan repair covered with underseal

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

general corrosion on underside

Fail 13 Sep 2023 101,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking from flange , likely to be come detatched (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody and components excessively corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2022 98,840 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and components corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 98,840 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and components corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 96,292 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over under neath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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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AEZ 5478 is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AEZ 5478, 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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AEZ 5478 is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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