2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · FA04 DPN
2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 47,402 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA04 DPN Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2025
- 47,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA04 DPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara (FA04 DPN) between June 2007 and January 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be a”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to b”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FA04 DPN Mileage History
- 29/06/20076,438 mi
- 26/06/20088,559 mi+2,121 mi
- 13/06/20099,941 mi+1,382 mi
- 19/06/201011,690 mi+1,749 mi
- 18/06/201114,055 mi+2,365 mi
- 18/06/201114,055 mi
- 18/06/201216,223 mi+2,168 mi
- 19/06/201317,969 mi+1,746 mi
- 05/07/201420,017 mi+2,048 mi
- 02/07/201522,525 mi+2,508 mi
- 25/06/201624,240 mi+1,715 mi
- 24/06/201726,260 mi+2,020 mi
- 22/06/201827,951 mi+1,691 mi
- 27/06/201929,097 mi+1,146 mi
- 16/07/201929,291 mi+194 mi
- 18/07/201929,298 mi+7 mi
- 06/01/202133,479 mi+4,181 mi
- 12/01/202133,535 mi+56 mi
- 01/08/202239,834 mi+6,299 mi
- 02/08/202239,837 mi+3 mi
- 21/11/202344,902 mi+5,065 mi
- 21/01/202547,395 mi+2,493 mi
- 31/01/202547,402 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 2,328 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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