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CA04 ZVU

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,618 mi
Last recorded113,618 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 ZVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 113,618 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 98,191 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively little reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 83,470 miles

EML light on

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner track rod has play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 83,470 miles

EML light on

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner track rod has play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 68,198 miles

Rear tail pipe missing

Fail 27 Jan 2017 67,571 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Engine man light on

Rear tail pipe missing

Pass 29 Jan 2016 52,113 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 52,060 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 14.00 (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

tail pipe incomplete

Pass 13 Jul 2015 51,974 miles

rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,904 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2014 51,887 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2012 51,278 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,962 miles

front discs worn

Pass 18 Jan 2010 39,118 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,374 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,805 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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CA04 ZVU is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA04 ZVU, 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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CA04 ZVU is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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