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EX54 BKZ

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

148,732 mi
Last recorded148,732 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 BKZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 148,732 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 148,714 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 144,827 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 144,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 141,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 141,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 137,325 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 137,323 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 133,616 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 129,217 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 124,398 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 119,180 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 119,180 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 112,987 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 112,987 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 104,985 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 104,892 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 95,600 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 95,600 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 86,547 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 77,877 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 77,768 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 67,385 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 67,385 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 58,849 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,623 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 41,574 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 Aug 2007 23,323 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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EX54 BKZ is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EX54 BKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX54 BKZ registered?

EX54 BKZ is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is EX54 BKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 BKZ shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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