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VO04 FSE

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,518 mi
Last recorded73,518 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 FSE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 73,518 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 73,381 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 64,622 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 53,357 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 47,886 miles

unable to fully see front brake pad`s

Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,387 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

perish marks in front driveshaft outer gaiters

Fail 8 Mar 2013 40,174 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Mar 2013 40,174 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,654 miles

brake servo,slight corrosion.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 36,654 miles

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

brake servo,slight corrosion.

front brake pads look worn.

nearside front wiper blade end split.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,555 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 33,555 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,292 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,047 miles

nearside front tyre has a small cut in outer wall and outer tread 2.0.mm.

Fail 27 Feb 2009 27,047 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a small cut in outer wall and outer tread 2.0.mm.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,841 miles

offside rear tyre, 2.0mm.tread depth.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 20,612 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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VO04 FSE is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VO04 FSE, 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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VO04 FSE is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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