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AJ54 KNG

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

129,726 mi
Last recorded129,726 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 KNG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 129,726 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 127,195 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 127,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 125,213 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 123,475 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 122,464 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp Protectors Fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box Propshaft Seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 122,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp Protectors Fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle Driveshaft Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box Propshaft Seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 120,220 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated Slight play felt (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 120,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated Slight play felt (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 115,880 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low (3mm

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 3 Jul 2019 115,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

o/s/r tyre getting low (3mm

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 13 Jul 2018 113,114 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 113,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 111,061 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 111,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 106,965 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 106,917 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 101,454 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

surface corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 14 Nov 2014 94,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 86,573 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 78,858 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 76,355 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front number plate peeling

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2010 70,078 miles

o/s/front tyer worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Nov 2009 59,884 miles

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

n/s/front tyer outter wall worn (deteriorated)

oil leavel low

Pass 15 Nov 2008 49,685 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 37,397 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 KNG is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Grey with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AJ54 KNG, 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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AJ54 KNG is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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