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AK04 EVR

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,120 mi
Last recorded113,120 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 EVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 113,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2017 112,908 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 112,908 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 112,750 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2016 112,750 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2015 107,774 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 107,774 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 99,077 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 90,627 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2013 90,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2012 81,169 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rusty both rear brake back plates damp

Pass 25 Jul 2011 70,965 miles

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

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

Oil leak

allseats not fitted engine pan fitted both fronr tyres worn on edges both rear brake back plates damp

Pass 21 Jul 2010 60,647 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,171 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 38,002 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 30 Jul 2008 38,002 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,871 miles

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

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 EVR is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EVR, 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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AK04 EVR is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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