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YX54 VCN

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,781 mi
Last recorded98,781 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 VCN
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 98,781 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside headlight beam pattern poor

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 98,780 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside headlight beam pattern poor

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 95,975 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 95,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine malfunction lamp illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 94,261 miles

Engine warning lamp illuminated indicating possible fault

Front Chassis both sides showing signs of corrosion around body mounts

Pass 8 Apr 2016 91,946 miles

Centre coolant level low

EML on at time of test

Rear no plate obscured by tow ball

Pass 3 Apr 2015 89,659 miles

EML on dash

Oil leak

auxilery belts perrished

chassis has surface corrosion

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2015 89,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

EML on dash

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

auxilery belts perrished

chassis has surface corrosion

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2013 85,118 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 78,071 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 70,660 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,944 miles

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 8 Oct 2009 52,462 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2009 52,462 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,905 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,993 miles

Nearside Rear 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 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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YX54 VCN is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YX54 VCN, 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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YX54 VCN is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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