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VU04 ERY

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,159 mi
Last recorded96,159 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 ERY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 96,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine sump corroded and slight oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 96,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine sump corroded and slight oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 90,687 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 29 May 2019 90,687 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 29 May 2018 84,667 miles

exhaust joints corroded

rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 78,565 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING CLOSE TOO LIMITS.

FRONT EXHAUST FLANGE HEAVILY CORRODED.

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 76,142 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE NOISEY.

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

Fail 27 May 2016 76,142 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE NOISEY.

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

Pass 27 May 2015 71,984 miles

tyres getting low on tread

Pass 21 May 2014 65,588 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 58,073 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 58,073 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 50,751 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 39,811 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 30,280 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 26,760 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 21,837 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 16,023 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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VU04 ERY is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 67,261 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU04 ERY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU04 ERY registered?

VU04 ERY is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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