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WJ54 CAA

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,006 mi
Last recorded141,006 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 CAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 141,006 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber covers corroded, both.

Fail 3 Apr 2024 141,006 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber covers corroded, both.

Pass 19 Apr 2023 138,669 miles

Front suspension crossmember corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

handbrake travel

headlights deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2022 134,453 miles

Offside c v gaiter deteriorating

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 130,735 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front cross member corroded

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

handbrake travel

Pass 14 Feb 2020 126,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v gaiter slightly insecure, but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover retaining clip damaged but still secure

Offside Front Outer c.v gaiter starting to perish

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

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Feb 2020 126,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer c.v gaiter slightly insecure, but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover retaining clip damaged but still secure

Offside Front Outer c.v gaiter starting to perish

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2019 121,604 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

tow bar obscures part of rear number plate

Fail 20 Feb 2019 121,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

tow bar obscures part of rear number plate

Pass 19 Feb 2018 117,462 miles

Front shock absorbers corroding.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

minor leak o/s/f exhaust .

Pass 27 Feb 2017 110,866 miles

Nearside +offside front brakes starting to bind.

Nearside Front anti roll bar link dust cover deteriorating.

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

Offside Front exhaust minor leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 102,212 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 98,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 98,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 90,153 miles

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

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

adv exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,778 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 76,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 70,316 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,661 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,762 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f brake pads starting to wear down.

n/s/f tyre starting to wear thin on inner edge.

Fail 3 Sep 2008 40,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f brake pads starting to wear down.

n/s/f tyre starting to wear thin on inner edge.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,289 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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WJ54 CAA is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ54 CAA, 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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WJ54 CAA is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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