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CU53 AYD

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,803 mi
Last recorded82,803 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 AYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2022 82,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end nut corroded (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end corroded (2.1.3 (d))

Front anti roll bar link bushes perished

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components. Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components(front.)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot perished

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Outer CV boot perished

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, shock upper mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both shock absorber dust covers corroded

Rear axle corroded, o/s + n/s

Rear brake pipe ferrules/unions corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 78,310 miles

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 74,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 23 Jan 2020 74,510 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 24 Jan 2019 69,964 miles

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

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 25 Jan 2018 61,942 miles

Central exhaust box and mountings corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded and holed near brake hose mounting

Nearside Rear inner wing corroded and holed near headlamp

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover corroded

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 23 Jan 2018 61,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded and split (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust box and mountings corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded and holed near brake hose mounting

Nearside Rear inner wing corroded and holed near headlamp

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover corroded

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 2 Feb 2017 57,538 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 57,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 52,057 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 44,405 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 37,365 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 37,365 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 31,403 miles

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2012 25,227 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 21,702 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 21,702 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 18,918 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 18,476 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 18,249 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 17,415 miles

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

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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CU53 AYD is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU53 AYD, 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 CU53 AYD registered?

CU53 AYD is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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