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WJ54 SOE

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,169 mi
Last recorded60,169 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 SOE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 60,169 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to brake pipes

offside front brake slight bind

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2014 57,353 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

eng management light on drivers window inop

fuel pipes corroded

rear compensator slight discharge of oil

Fail 1 Feb 2014 57,353 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

drivers window inop

engine managment lamp on

exhaust in poor condition

fuel pipoes corroded

gearbox oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2014 57,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

engine managment lamp on

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2013 53,569 miles

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

nearsde and offside front chassis slightly corroded

rear axle leaking oil

Fail 25 Jan 2013 53,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

nearsde and offside front chassis slightly corroded

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 17 Jan 2012 48,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine managment light on on

offside front brake binding by hand

rear differentail leaking fluid

Pass 26 Jan 2011 34,429 miles

Oil leak

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 28 Jan 2010 36,385 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 36,378 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,708 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 4 Jan 2008 22,963 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 SOE is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ54 SOE, 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 WJ54 SOE registered?

WJ54 SOE is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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The MOT history for WJ54 SOE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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