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AO04 MPY

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 MPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024
Pass 29 Mar 2023 126,229 miles

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

rear exhaust box cover loose

slight corrosion front and rear body mounts n/s and o/s

Pass 31 Mar 2022 124,208 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 124,150 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 123,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/f brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill area\ body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 119,436 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 119,436 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 115,034 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 115,034 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 111,111 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 108,086 miles

exhaust box rusty

Fail 10 Feb 2015 108,086 miles

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

exhaust box rusty

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 13 Feb 2014 97,569 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)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 97,342 miles

Nearside Outer 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 86,993 miles

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

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

centre exhaust thin

Pass 27 Jan 2012 77,711 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 68,529 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 57,927 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 48,929 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 36,263 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 36,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 25,623 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 MPY is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 MPY, 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 MPY is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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