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AO04 MPZ

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,640 mi
Last recorded131,640 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 131,640 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

EML on

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides stabiliser bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion

Handbrake travel greater than expected , but good efficiency

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

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

Nearside Front Washer jet not working

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

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

Sill covers fitted - limiting access to sills

Fail 9 Sep 2024 131,639 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

EML on

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides stabiliser bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

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

Nearside Front Washer jet not working

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

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

Sill covers fitted - limiting access to sills

Pass 22 Sep 2023 127,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear coated, grease? (1.1.11 (c))

EML shown

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark Brake fluid level above minimum (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s is the lowest (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Engine underside and area substaintial amount of oil, oil leaking?

Front Headlamp lenses poor condition, affecting beams

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 122,868 miles

Central Rear 7 pin plug hanging from tow bar area

MIL lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play boarder line pass (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front inner arch corroded but not considered prescribed area

Offside Number plate lamp not working

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

engine turbo heat shield missing

exhaust manifold to engine fixings insecure

exhaust turbo area bracket fixings missing

Fail 5 Sep 2022 122,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poor beam (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poor beam (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear 7 pin plug hanging from tow bar area

MIL lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play boarder line pass (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Number plate lamp not working

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

engine turbo heat shield missing

exhaust manifold to engine fixings insecure

exhaust turbo area bracket fixings missing

Pass 22 Sep 2021 117,553 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine management light on

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 1 Oct 2020 114,598 miles

Brake slight judder at pedal

Engine management light on

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Fail 1 Oct 2020 114,598 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake slight judder at pedal

Engine management light on

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 3 Oct 2019 111,112 miles

Coolant leak and level low ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine management light on

Fail 30 Sep 2019 11,112 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sides rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak and level low ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine management light on

Pass 7 Aug 2018 102,359 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 102,357 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 92,085 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 92,084 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 83,449 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 83,449 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 72,891 miles

centre exhaust second skin coroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 64,833 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,003 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,010 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 48,101 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 39,203 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2009 35,246 miles

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

exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jan 2008 31,656 miles

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

o/s/r brake efficiencies low

Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,646 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 MPZ is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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