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SN04 VCR

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Purple Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,320 mi
Last recorded93,320 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 VCR
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 93,320 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 83,985 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2024 83,982 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2022 83,941 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 82,295 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 82,293 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 81,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 81,570 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill next to n/s/f seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill next to drivers seat (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between manifold/ cat and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2019 40,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear seats ()

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2018 79,139 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2017 77,545 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 7 Jun 2016 76,498 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 74,868 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 68,355 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 59,075 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2012 59,075 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2011 51,832 miles

Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

commercial tyre fitted to offside rear

Fail 2 Jul 2010 44,629 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 44,629 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 38,293 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 33,410 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

the offside rear light lens unit full of water

Pass 7 Aug 2007 25,743 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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SN04 VCR is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Purple with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SN04 VCR, 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 SN04 VCR registered?

SN04 VCR is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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