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YL53 ZFA

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,421 mi
Last recorded110,421 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 ZFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 110,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2024 107,237 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 107,235 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 102,104 miles

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

corrosion numerous under boy panels and suspension parts

Fail 22 Nov 2023 102,102 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion numerous under boy panels and suspension parts

Pass 23 Nov 2022 100,342 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both n/s body mountings & o/s/r inner sill corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2021 99,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion under body panels & chassis

Pass 29 Dec 2020 99,480 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

all fuel pipes covered in greese

chassis members corroded

under body panels corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2020 99,480 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

all fuel pipes covered in greese

chassis members corroded

under body panels corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 99,423 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 99,423 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 98,692 miles

Front brake balance out

Nearside Front Lower ball joint cover split but still preventing ingress

Pass 16 Aug 2017 97,825 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 97,256 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 95,704 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 93,064 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 86,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 77,909 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f wiper small split on end of blade.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 69,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 61,420 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 53,355 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 44,573 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 36,093 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 5 Feb 2007 26,560 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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YL53 ZFA is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YL53 ZFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL53 ZFA registered?

YL53 ZFA is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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