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FG54 BAU

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,253 mi
Last recorded140,253 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 BAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 140,253 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 140,252 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 129,069 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker ()

Nearside Front Lower ball joint nut slightly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 129,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable track rod securing nut badly corroded away (2.2.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker ()

both front lower ball joint nuts corroded

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 8 Sep 2015 117,859 miles

both front and rear body mounting areas corroded

both front outer cv gaitors corroded

both rear shock obsorber sleeves corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 106,230 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 93,895 miles

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

rear exhaust missing

Pass 21 Sep 2012 80,711 miles

EXHAUST --Clamp centre one is poor

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 66,998 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 66,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,919 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,361 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 34,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

flucuation on front brakes

Pass 13 Dec 2008 34,342 miles

flucuation on front brakes

Pass 12 Dec 2007 25,818 miles

o/s rear flasher slight interaction with side lamp

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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FG54 BAU is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol 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 FG54 BAU, 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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FG54 BAU is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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