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AJ04 HHV

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

123,066 mi
Last recorded123,066 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 HHV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 123,066 miles

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

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front not enough oil added 1.5l to continue

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear slight side to side play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 123,005 miles

Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced both front full of dirt (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Front not enough oil added 1.5l to continue

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear slight side to side play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 122,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 120,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 116,141 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at the rear of the chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 113,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 109,780 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 107,727 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 107,229 miles

n/s/f shock has slight misting of oil

Fail 26 Sep 2018 107,190 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f shock has slight misting of oil

Pass 8 Nov 2017 104,195 miles

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

front brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2017 104,195 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 101,761 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 98,823 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Jan 2015 98,755 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 90,256 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 90,256 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 78,052 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 70,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,147 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,370 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,858 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 51,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 44,850 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,949 miles

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

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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AJ04 HHV is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol 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 AJ04 HHV, 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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AJ04 HHV is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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