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FL04 LKE

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

140,705 mi
Last recorded140,705 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 LKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 140,705 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 136,614 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 131,883 miles

vehicle underside covered in sealer

Fail 3 Oct 2023 131,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching front arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle underside covered in sealer

Pass 12 Oct 2022 119,263 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 119,262 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 119,000 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 119,000 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 116,366 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 116,366 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))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 112,334 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 112,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 106,699 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 99,554 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 92,345 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 84,580 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 82,186 miles

both rear tyres are cracking slightly on sidewalls

exhaust flange deteriorating on cat to front pipe and slight blow on flange joint to rear section

exhaust heatshield loose

slight brake binding on o/s/f

Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,509 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 77,852 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 70,354 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 70,394 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,754 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 52,383 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 42,232 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 31,142 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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FL04 LKE is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FL04 LKE, 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 FL04 LKE registered?

FL04 LKE is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is FL04 LKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL04 LKE shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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