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YK04 BUC

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,440 mi
Last recorded117,440 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 BUC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2021 117,440 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 107,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 97,613 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake low

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 97,613 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake low

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 86,882 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 86,881 miles

Emissions not tested unable to excessive blow exhaust front pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s & n/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 83,679 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear inner sill corroded.

Fail 14 Nov 2017 83,568 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured [Tow hitch and electrics] (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear inner sill corroded.

Pass 1 Dec 2016 79,550 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 75,558 miles

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

exhaust front pipe corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,198 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)

exhaust corroded front pipe

Pass 19 Apr 2014 62,042 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,419 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 83,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,435 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 39,671 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,280 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 26,258 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 26,252 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 19,595 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)

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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YK04 BUC is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YK04 BUC, 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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YK04 BUC is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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