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AK54 WHZ

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,325 mi
Last recorded53,325 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 WHZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 53,325 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 47,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed STRONG ADVICE (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 47,484 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed STRONG ADVICE (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 46,804 miles

Front Outer nearside and offside cv gaiters surface perishing

Front head lamps lens slight deterioration

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers advise replace (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 46,785 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Outer nearside and offside cv gaiters surface perishing

Front head lamps lens slight deterioration

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers advise replace (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 45,134 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 42,270 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 40,231 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 37,754 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 34,175 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 29,349 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 23,927 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 18,394 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 13,842 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 10,709 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 6,331 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 4,167 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 4,020 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 3,874 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 3,682 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 3,443 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 3,443 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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AK54 WHZ is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 66,554 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK54 WHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK54 WHZ registered?

AK54 WHZ is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is AK54 WHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 WHZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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