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YW53 AVR

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,400 mi
Last recorded163,400 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW53 AVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 163,400 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2019 146,688 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 146,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 123,112 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 122,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective fouling the body (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 94,775 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 94,112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 72,805 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 68,527 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 65,033 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 59,308 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,244 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 45,378 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 39,893 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 35,998 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 32,051 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,244 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 20,894 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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YW53 AVR is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 67,261 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YW53 AVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YW53 AVR is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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