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AV54 AEP

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,313 mi
Last recorded122,313 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 AEP
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 May 2025 122,313 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corroded in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 116,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 28 May 2024 116,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

engine management light on

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 109,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lower ball joint noisy/squeaking but no play

Pass 21 Nov 2022 108,768 miles

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

MIL on

Silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2021 94,784 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

MIL light on

Pass 18 Jun 2020 81,585 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 74,574 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 69,536 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 63,649 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2016 58,205 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 52,085 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 46,002 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 40,966 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 11 Jul 2012 35,537 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 28,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2010 22,663 miles

CENTRE SILENCER DETERIORATED. REAR FUEL PUMP BRACKET CORRODED.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 19,027 miles

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

very little reserve travel on park brake lever.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,858 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 13,930 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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AV54 AEP is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 66,554 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV54 AEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV54 AEP is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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