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AJ54 KMX

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,505 mi
Last recorded86,505 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 KMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 86,505 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

eml on

wiper blades perished

Pass 26 Oct 2024 81,999 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

eml on

headlamps slightly deteriated

Pass 14 Jul 2023 78,986 miles

Rear axle bearings noisy

rear seats stowed away and unable to check the rear seatbelts.

Fail 12 Jul 2023 76,985 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle bearings noisy

rear seats stowed away and unable to check the rear seatbelts.

Pass 12 Apr 2022 71,431 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 63,188 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 56,325 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear differential noisey

Fail 4 Mar 2019 56,325 miles

Brake performance not tested due to the brakes being worn metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pads worn to the metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pads worn to the metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) osf inner rack joint play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to the metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to the metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2017 51,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml on

Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,670 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 47,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 40,389 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,632 miles

Offside front brake binding.

Rear number plate pacialy obcsured by tow ball.

Pass 6 Apr 2012 32,641 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 23,139 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 23,139 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 76,173 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Feb 2009 573 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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AJ54 KMX is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ54 KMX, 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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What year was AJ54 KMX registered?

AJ54 KMX is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 2 December 2004.

Is AJ54 KMX safe to buy?

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