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AK04 EWD

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

188,389 mi
Last recorded188,389 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 EWD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 188,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under side of vehicle under sealed. sl corrosion evident on brake pipes leading to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 188,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under side of vehicle under sealed. sl corrosion evident on brake pipes leading to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 182,269 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 174,895 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed including brake pipes. no corrosion evident

Pass 9 Dec 2017 166,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under body slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 153,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing thin and surface rust on some components under the vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2014 142,521 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 125,654 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 114,146 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 102,796 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 93,943 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2009 82,816 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 67,756 miles

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly split

rear door handle broken

Fail 17 Apr 2008 67,542 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly split

rear door handle broken

Pass 30 Apr 2007 52,709 miles

rear door handle broken

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 EWD is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AK04 EWD, 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 EWD registered?

AK04 EWD is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 28 March 2004.

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The MOT history for AK04 EWD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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