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AO04 HGG

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,899 mi
Last recorded131,899 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 HGG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 131,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 128,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule drop link (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule drop link (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

o/s and n/s front body mounts corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2023 128,408 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) travel (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule drop link (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule drop link (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

o/s and n/s front body mounts corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 124,059 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 124,059 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 120,954 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 120,954 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 120,796 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component leaking (pipe on rack) (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 117,279 miles

N/S/F chassis becoming corroded.

Both front tyres close to limits.

Rear axle brake pipes becoming corroded.

n/s/f outer c/v boot perished.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 112,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chassis is slightly rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2018 106,934 miles

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

both lower rails chassis are rusty

brake pipes greased

n/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 28 Mar 2017 101,958 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 93,688 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Mar 2015 87,295 miles

both rear tyres are lightly perished

brake pipes are greased

Pass 3 Apr 2014 81,144 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 75,826 miles

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded & greased.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,387 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 63,987 miles

brake pipes greased// both front shocks weeping

Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,663 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,069 miles

both front brake flexi ferrudes are rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2008 71,746 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 71,746 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 33,734 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 HGG is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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