2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · SM54 FDJ
2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 139,499 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM54 FDJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2023
- 139,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM54 FDJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara (SM54 FDJ) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
SM54 FDJ Mileage History
- 28/10/2021131,646 mi
- 28/10/2021131,646 mi
- 14/10/2022136,154 mi+4,508 mi
- 29/10/2022136,165 mi+11 mi
- 23/10/2023139,499 mi+3,334 mi
Average of roughly 3,956 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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