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AM04 DRZ

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 2736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,202 mi
Last recorded100,202 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 DRZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,736cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 100,202 miles

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 100,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 95,174 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre exhaust silencer in deteriorated condition

tailgate release handle damaged

whole underside of vehicle in corroded condition

Fail 4 Jul 2022 95,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre exhaust silencer in deteriorated condition

tailgate release handle damaged

whole underside of vehicle in corroded condition

Pass 25 Jun 2021 93,137 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system flanges corroded

whole underside of car surface corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 91,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear and rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

whole underside of car surface corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 88,893 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2018 85,334 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 85,330 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,180 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 81,178 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 74,739 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 May 2016 74,739 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 68,733 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,477 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,609 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,933 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 45,448 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 39,455 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,017 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 28,313 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 23,574 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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AM04 DRZ is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 2,736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AM04 DRZ, 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 AM04 DRZ registered?

AM04 DRZ is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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