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VK04 CVY

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,760 mi
Last recorded151,760 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 CVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2022 151,760 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 147,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chassis rusty

cover over outer sills

Fail 1 Sep 2021 147,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

chassis rusty

cover over outer sills

Pass 9 Sep 2020 140,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 135,285 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 131,043 miles

inner sills corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear g/box mount deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2018 130,918 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner sills corroded

rear chassis corroded

rear g/box mount deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2017 126,622 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2017 126,580 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2016 120,980 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 120,077 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

oversills fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 110,188 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2014 105,099 miles

rear exhaust box is corroded, beeds removed from mirror

Pass 7 Dec 2013 102,122 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 95,501 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX CORRODED

N/S/R TYRE WALL CRACKED

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 95,501 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX CORRODED

N/S/R TYRE WALL CRACKED

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 16,720 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 63,373 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 46,433 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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VK04 CVY is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VK04 CVY, 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 VK04 CVY registered?

VK04 CVY is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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