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SO04 PJX

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,490 mi
Last recorded85,490 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 PJX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2015 85,490 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,624 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 78,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 72,637 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 63,507 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 59,214 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 50,987 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 50,987 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 41,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,153 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 21,181 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 20,166 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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SO04 PJX is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO04 PJX, 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 SO04 PJX registered?

SO04 PJX is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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