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SL54 GVF

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,919 mi
Last recorded68,919 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 GVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 68,919 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2016 65,289 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2016 65,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underside of vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2015 62,418 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,255 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 58,236 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2013 54,191 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 54,179 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 49,560 miles

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

rear exhaust section showing corrossion

Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,329 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,065 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,328 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 33,328 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,114 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 25,250 miles

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

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

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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SL54 GVF is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc diesel 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 SL54 GVF, 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 SL54 GVF registered?

SL54 GVF is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is SL54 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL54 GVF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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