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EX54 BND

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

132,466 mi
Last recorded132,466 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 BND
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 132,466 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side is rusty, and has multiple weld on patches and covered in under seal , very hard to examine corrosion , (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 129,791 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under side is rusty, and has multiple weld on patches and covered in under seal , very hard to examine corrosion ,

Pass 13 Feb 2024 127,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 127,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting back end of inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting back end of inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre and valve cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre and valve cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 124,040 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside Front [1.1.12 (f) (i)]

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside Front [1.1.12 (f) (i)]

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

vehicle underside showing signs of age related corrosion.

Fail 20 Jan 2023 124,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside Front [1.1.12 (f) (i)]

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside Front [1.1.12 (f) (i)]

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside Rear [5.2.3 (e)] ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

vehicle underside showing signs of age related corrosion.

Pass 21 Jan 2022 121,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

engine management light not on at time of re-test.

vehicle underside showing signs of age related corrosion.

Fail 20 Jan 2022 121,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

vehicle underside showing signs of age related corrosion.

Pass 18 Jan 2021 117,372 miles

both n/s and o/s front outer cv boots signs of perishing.

metal sections of brake flexi hoses signs of corrosion.

n/s/f tyre and valve signs of cracking/perished.

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge and signs of cracking/perished.

o/s/f tyre and valve signs of cracking/perished.

o/s/r tyre and valve signs of cracking/perished.

slight coolant leak front radiator area.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

vehicle underside showing signs of age related corrosion.

Fail 18 Jan 2021 117,372 miles

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

both n/s and o/s front outer cv boots signs of perishing.

metal sections of brake flexi hoses signs of corrosion.

n/s/f tyre and valve signs of cracking/perished.

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge and signs of cracking/perished.

o/s/f tyre and valve signs of cracking/perished.

o/s/r tyre and valve signs of cracking/perished.

slight coolant leak front radiator area.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

vehicle underside showing signs of age related corrosion.

Pass 7 Jan 2020 110,509 miles

all 4 tyres signs of cracking.

both front outer cv boots starting to perish/split.

o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r tyre valves perished.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 7 Jan 2020 110,509 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe missing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

all 4 tyres signs of cracking.

both front outer cv boots starting to perish/split.

o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r tyre valves perished.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 2 Jan 2019 103,732 miles

engine management light not on at time of re-test.

vehicle underside and various brake pipes showing signs of age related corrosion.

Fail 2 Jan 2019 103,732 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle underside and various brake pipes showing signs of age related corrosion.

Pass 21 Dec 2017 95,931 miles

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

mil light on dash

Pass 20 Jan 2017 88,279 miles

mill light on dash.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 83,038 miles

Nearside Front brake starting to bind

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter v.slight leak from fastening

Rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 78,205 miles

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

mil on

Pass 13 Jan 2014 73,244 miles

engine management light on dashboard

front brake pads becoming low

n/s front + n/s rear tyres on limit

Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,572 miles

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jan 2012 61,284 miles

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,165 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2009 47,991 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 40,825 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 40,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 33,229 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 BND is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BND, 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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EX54 BND is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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