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BA04 NZU

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,384 mi
Last recorded113,384 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 NZU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 113,384 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 113,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 112,837 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear bumper damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2018 94,402 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 88,878 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 11 Jan 2017 88,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 18 Nov 2015 74,863 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 72,423 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 72,423 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 70,001 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 67,791 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 63,003 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 58,695 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,537 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 52,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 49,682 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 49,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 45,533 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 38,775 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 38,775 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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BA04 NZU is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BA04 NZU, 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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What year was BA04 NZU registered?

BA04 NZU is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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