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AU04 VWG

2004 Suzuki Wagon-r+

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

166,401 mi
Last recorded166,401 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Wagon-r+49,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 VWG
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon-r+
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2024 166,401 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 156,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle stay bar mounting area corroded

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 147,630 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle stay bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 147,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle stay bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 142,978 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres perished

Fail 22 Feb 2021 142,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 13 Feb 2020 139,057 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 132,043 miles

osf tyre worn low on edges, rear tyres perishing, rear brake pipes mild corrosion, rear inner sills have corrosion,

Pass 8 Feb 2018 124,286 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 124,284 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 116,282 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 116,276 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 109,302 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 109,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

small leak from osf drive shaft gaiter

Pass 2 Feb 2015 101,256 miles

brake pipes have minor corrosion,

Pass 3 Feb 2014 93,091 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 84,710 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 84,710 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 76,940 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 68,924 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 68,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 60,371 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 60,371 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 51,296 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 51,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 43,664 miles

osr wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated,

Pass 12 Feb 2007 34,681 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Wagon-r+?

Based on 607,585 MOT tests across 35,379 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
3,813
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
35,379
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,567
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,874
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,380
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 13,341
Registration plate lamp not working 11,050
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AU04 VWG is a 2004 Suzuki Wagon-r+ in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Wagon-r+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 49,213 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 Wagon-r+ fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,567 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU04 VWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Wagon-r+ typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Suzuki Wagon-r+ is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU04 VWG is a 2004 Suzuki Wagon-r+, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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