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WP04 VGV

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,521 mi
Last recorded93,521 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 VGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 93,521 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 88,630 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder from windscreen ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe to flexi from inner wing corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Above central steering wheel less than 10mm Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 84,593 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 84,590 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 69,080 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 67,516 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 67,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 65,596 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,976 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 60,976 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,762 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 55,762 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 49,932 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 42,287 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 33,218 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 33,218 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,475 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 15,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 11,088 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 11,088 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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WP04 VGV is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WP04 VGV, 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 WP04 VGV registered?

WP04 VGV is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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