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FM04 NVY

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

109,328 mi
Last recorded109,328 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 NVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 109,328 miles

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

body corrosion offside engine bay

corrosion near side inner sill

Pass 14 Feb 2023 103,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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))

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2022 99,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2022 99,054 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2021 95,631 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 95,631 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/Rear inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 90,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 90,890 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 87,129 miles

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 14 Feb 2019 87,129 miles

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

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Feb 2018 82,643 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 13 Feb 2018 82,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Brake pipes coated in grease

Rear Exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 20 Feb 2017 76,711 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 76,171 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 76,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 72,315 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 67,884 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 64,891 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 60,026 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 54,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 48,622 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,480 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 39,104 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,702 miles

disc pads wearing low

exhaust slight deterioration

rear tyres on border

slight wear on brakediscs

Fail 22 May 2007 23,689 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 May 2007 23,689 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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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FM04 NVY is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,995cc 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 FM04 NVY, 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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FM04 NVY is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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