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SC53FFW
2004 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1590cc
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- Registration SC53FFW
- Manufacturer SUZUKI
- Model GRAND VITARA
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1590cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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106 Total Defects Recorded
26 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,364 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Chassis showing signs of corrosion
- Near side and off side under body cills covered in thick underseal
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 144,363 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- EML light on
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Inner inner sill corroded
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside inner sill corroded
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 141,283 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack Boots Slightly Damp (2.1.5 (a))
- Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- O/S/F Inner Wing Corroded But Not In Prescribed Area
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
20 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 141,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- O/S/F Inner Wing Corroded But Not In Prescribed Area
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack Boots Slightly Damp (2.1.5 (a))
- Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
28 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 133,739 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner Sills Corroded Within 30cm of Body Mounting But Not Affecting Body Strength (6.1.B.2)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack Boots Both Damp With Fluid (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner Sills Corroded Within 30cm of Body Mounting But Not Affecting Body Strength (6.1.B.2)
- Engine Management Light On
27 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 133,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired Spring Snapped (3.6.E.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack Boots Both Damp With Fluid (2.3.3b)
- Engine Management Light On
- Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner Sills Corroded Within 30cm of Body Mounting But Not Affecting Body Strength (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner Sills Corroded Within 30cm of Body Mounting But Not Affecting Body Strength (6.1.B.2)
22 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 123,305 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
22 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 123,305 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
25 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,944 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
25 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 112,944 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
18 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,992 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,962 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,670 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2013 12 Jun 202619 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 85,670 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,803 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
30 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,887 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2011 12 Jun 202620 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 72,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,873 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 72,872 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,212 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2010 12 Jun 20265 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,312 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2009 12 Jun 202627 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,145 MI
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SC53FFW was registered on 2004-01-10
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