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VO04 HZL

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

61,416 mi
Last recorded61,416 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 HZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 61,416 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 61,410 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security middle body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underbody/chassis corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2024 59,709 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 57,825 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 56,333 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer sill has surface corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2022 56,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer sill has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2021 54,313 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 54,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 52,570 miles

Front exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2019 50,666 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 50,666 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 48,697 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 46,869 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 May 2017 46,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 44,942 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 43,392 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 40,768 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 38,590 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 36,501 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 34,026 miles

Both front brake discs deteriorated.

Both front inner brake pads 75% worn?

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

N/S/F brake binding when wheel turned by hand.

Pass 12 May 2010 29,850 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F break binding slightly.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2009 25,250 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 25,248 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2008 22,567 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 15,419 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 HZL is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HZL, 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 VO04 HZL registered?

VO04 HZL is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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