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AO04 KVV

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

193,811 mi
Last recorded193,811 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 KVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 193,811 miles

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front headlamp lenses faded

mil light on ,but vehicle first used before 1/07/2008

Fail 13 Jan 2022 193,802 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed below seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed below seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis rail holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill holed below passenger step,but not within prescribed areas

Offside Front inner sill holed below drivers step ,but not within prescribed areas

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front headlamp lenses faded

mil light on ,but vehicle first used before 1/07/2008

Pass 13 Jan 2021 189,790 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both headlamps faded

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2020 189,777 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking at rear above fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake pipe(s) across rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2019 187,280 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 187,280 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Both anti roll bushes worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. Tyre rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 183,957 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 183,957 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Metal pipes leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 180,168 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 180,168 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235. 60. 16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking Pump????? (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2016 162,976 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 150,205 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 150,171 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2014 132,322 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 118,454 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 118,454 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 107,569 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 88,934 miles

front brakes slightly stiff

Pass 1 Apr 2010 69,787 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 69,779 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,534 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 38,398 miles

front discs starting too corode centre silencer geting weak

Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,277 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 KVV is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KVV, 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 KVV is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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