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SY54 OVC

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,558 mi
Last recorded65,558 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 OVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 65,558 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear accident damage

Pass 7 Mar 2016 64,103 miles

Nearside wiper blade torn

Fail 5 Mar 2016 64,103 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding handbrake staying on when released (3.7.B.1)

Nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 28 Feb 2015 62,601 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,078 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exaust rusty slight leak

slight bind front n/s o/s brakes

Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 45,046 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 7 Oct 2011 45,046 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,840 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,763 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 35,763 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 29,680 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 21,058 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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SY54 OVC is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SY54 OVC, 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 SY54 OVC registered?

SY54 OVC is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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