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AK04 CTU

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,269 mi
Last recorded117,269 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 CTU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 117,269 miles

all brake pipes surface corrosion

exhaust system tatty

n/s handbrake slow to operate

oil leak

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 12 May 2016 116,210 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 113,599 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front ARB link rubbers deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2015 113,599 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front ARB link rubbers deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2013 107,722 miles

various brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Oct 2012 96,577 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 96,577 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 85,596 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 85,596 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 75,301 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 75,266 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2009 63,011 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 55,206 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 55,206 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 44,258 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 36,647 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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AK04 CTU is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AK04 CTU, 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 AK04 CTU registered?

AK04 CTU is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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