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YD04 CJL

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,232 mi
Last recorded47,232 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 CJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 47,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

underside showing signs of corrosion has been undersealed

Pass 22 Feb 2024 45,495 miles

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

front and centre exhaust badly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2024 45,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

front and centre exhaust badly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 41,983 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 39,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both oipes across rear axle in poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

First joining flange on exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Rear Bumper corner damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2021 37,277 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 37,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 35,923 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 35,886 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 33,799 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 31,949 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 31,949 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 29,504 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 27,293 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 27,293 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 27,496 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 27,197 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 26,738 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 26,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 26,051 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 24,138 miles

front tyre walls perishing off side front tyre on legal limit

Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,816 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 16,547 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 14,624 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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YD04 CJL is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD04 CJL, 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 YD04 CJL registered?

YD04 CJL is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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