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YS54 CJU

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,969 mi
Last recorded132,969 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 CJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 132,969 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside plastic lenes cover missing from nearside number plate light

Oil leak ()

Some corrosion in underside of vehicle,but not excessive enough to fail

Fail 18 Jul 2017 132,963 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort Zero reading (3.7.B.6a)

Engine oil level on minimum

Front brake pads look low

Nearside Plastic cover missing from registration plate light

Oil leak Engine ()

Some corrosion throughout underside of vehicle in body and chassis,but none excessive enough to fail

Fail 13 Jul 2017 132,751 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven Low reading offside (3.7.B.2)

Engine oil level on minimum

Front brake pads look low

Nearside Plastic cover missing from registration plate light

Oil leak Engine ()

Some corrosion throughout underside of vehicle in body and chassis,but none excessive enough to fail

Pass 20 Sep 2016 126,886 miles

Could not see condition of front brake pads

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Some play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Sep 2016 126,881 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Rear door handle (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Could not see condition of front brake pads

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Some play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Oct 2015 115,502 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre of sill (5.2.6)

offside front anti rollbar link arm ball joint has play

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 30 Sep 2015 115,020 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre of sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded acroos rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre of sill (5.2.6)

offside front anti rollbar link arm ball joint has play

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 29 Sep 2014 102,780 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 90,010 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

engine warning light on

front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

Fail 21 Sep 2013 90,010 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

engine warning light on

front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

Pass 25 Sep 2012 82,201 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 82,162 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 73,498 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

inner sills and mid chassisd sections have surface corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,194 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 62,183 miles

Centre Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Centre Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,811 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 48,802 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,952 miles

Oil leak

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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YS54 CJU is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YS54 CJU, 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 YS54 CJU registered?

YS54 CJU is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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