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BG04 VHD

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,223 mi
Last recorded119,223 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 VHD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 119,223 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 110,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front bumper damage

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 97,720 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 97,713 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Front pads low

Offside Front tyre 2.00mm

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2015 89,011 miles

Coolant leak.

Engine oil leak.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Middle Exhaust system (Box) is slightly deteriorated.

Offside front bumper (corner) slightly damaged.

Fail 5 Sep 2015 89,011 miles

Coolant leak.

Engine oil leak.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Middle Exhaust system (Box) is slightly deteriorated.

Offside front bumper (corner) slightly damaged.

Pass 2 Mar 2013 85,745 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 78,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2012 78,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 67,434 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 67,434 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 57,575 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2009 39,025 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,772 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 24,126 miles

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

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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BG04 VHD is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG04 VHD, 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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BG04 VHD is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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