CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO04 LVG

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,233 mi
Last recorded99,233 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2022 99,233 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 97,163 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 22 May 2021 97,158 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2020 91,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All areas front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 83,284 miles

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f driveshaft gators perrished

Pass 31 May 2018 73,214 miles

headlamp lenses slight discolour

Fail 31 May 2018 73,214 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

headlamp lenses slight discolour

Pass 15 Jun 2017 60,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 60,808 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 56,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Jun 2016 56,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 May 2015 49,752 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 44,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 39,654 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 34,071 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2012 34,071 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 26,172 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 2,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 13,965 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 13,838 miles

outer casing on the center exhaust box corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2007 13,819 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
Full Suzuki Grand Vitara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO04 LVG is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO04 LVG?

You can check the full history of AO04 LVG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO04 LVG registered?

AO04 LVG is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is AO04 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 LVG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO04 LVG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO04 LVG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.