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AJ04 MKC

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

138,601 mi
Last recorded138,601 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 MKC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 138,601 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 137,587 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 137,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 136,191 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 136,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 134,235 miles

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

chassis corroded/rusty

Fail 23 May 2022 134,235 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

chassis corroded/rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2021 129,574 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and the nearside is binding slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front brake back plate is corroded advise repair

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 120,785 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and the fuel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 114,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the rear and the load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 106,616 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 99,762 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,806 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 85,972 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 77,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Small chips in screen.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 68,305 miles

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

Right hand wiper blade worn.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,935 miles

Slight play in left hand front anti roll bar link.

Small chip in screen.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 59,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Slight play in left hand front anti roll bar link.

Small chip in screen.

Fail 14 Mar 2011 49,919 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,919 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 43,538 miles

Near side front tyre perishing badly.

Offside rear tyre perishing badly.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,529 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 43,403 miles

Pass 16 Apr 2007 39,883 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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AJ04 MKC is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MKC, 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 MKC is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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