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AO04 FPE

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,544 mi
Last recorded145,544 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 FPE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 145,544 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Service brake binding but not excessively off side and near side front (1.2.1 (f))

some testable components becoming corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2021 145,544 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Service brake binding but not excessively off side and near side front (1.2.1 (f))

some testable components becoming corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 142,648 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

nearside headlight aim at mot upper limit

Fail 7 Mar 2019 142,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

nearside headlight aim at mot upper limit

Pass 8 Mar 2018 138,525 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 138,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

eml light on

Pass 1 Feb 2017 126,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 126,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 116,934 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 116,933 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

registration plate obscured towbar (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 111,292 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml staying on

Pass 30 Apr 2014 98,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 86,455 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle o/s/r and n/s/r stabiler bar bushes deteriorated require relacing

wiper switch damaged but works ok

Fail 22 May 2013 86,229 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre atarting to wear on inner edge

rear axle o/s/r and n/s/r stabiler bar bushes deteriorated require relacing

rear tyres req asap

wiper switch damaged but works ok

Pass 21 May 2012 72,513 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 72,512 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 59,414 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 59,414 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 47,439 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 47,438 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 36,465 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 28,592 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 28,592 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 21,701 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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AO04 FPE is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AO04 FPE, 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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AO04 FPE is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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