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FH04 UMV

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,739 mi
Last recorded94,739 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 UMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 94,739 miles

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

engine/under/sill covers

Fail 25 Nov 2022 94,729 miles

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

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

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

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

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 26 Oct 2021 90,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases N/s + o/s front cat to down pipe joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 86,456 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 85,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 85,691 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 85,133 miles

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

Rear number plate partially obscured by tow bar

Fail 14 Aug 2017 85,133 miles

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

Rear number plate partially obscured by tow bar

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 83,963 miles

Rear number plate partially obscured by tow bar bracket. advised.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 81,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 81,937 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 78,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 74,732 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 74,732 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 67,672 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 203,658 miles

front tyres worn on edges poss track out ??

Pass 12 Aug 2010 49,563 miles

tyres slightly warn on outer egde. Possable track out

Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,456 miles

slight imbalance rear brakes and fuel filter rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2008 32,758 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,246 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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FH04 UMV is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FH04 UMV, 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 FH04 UMV registered?

FH04 UMV is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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