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SY54 UXV

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,159 mi
Last recorded143,159 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 UXV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 143,159 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 143,158 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 143,152 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust brocken (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking leak at engine fuel filter? (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure seat belt latch not bolted to floor (5.2.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

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

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

radiator insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2015 138,887 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 138,887 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 131,961 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 131,961 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 125,478 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 113,870 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 103,245 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2010 103,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2009 82,629 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 65,741 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Oct 2007 47,696 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 UXV is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SY54 UXV, 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 UXV registered?

SY54 UXV is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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