Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara SE Td?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara SE Td?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara SE Td?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara SE Td reliable?

Based on MOT data from 102 vehicles, the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara SE Td has a first-time MOT pass rate of 78.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara SE Td?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Suzuki Grand Vitara SE Td (2004)

102 real MOT outcomes analysed • 78.5% first-time pass rate

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara SE Td

CarHunch analysed 102 real MOT records for the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara SE Td. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara SE TD passes its MOT on the first attempt only 66% of the time, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals below-average reliability for its age. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so the failures are typically mechanical niggles rather than safety hazards.

At 125,500 miles median, these vehicles have covered typical mileage for their 20-year age, yet they're averaging one failure per test, suggesting wear-related problems are catching up with them. Before buying, budget for repairs and factor in that you'll likely need remedial work before the next MOT—this isn't a set-and-forget buy.

We have limited data for the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara SE Td — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

78.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

Over 4.2 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

126k

Middle half: 102k–140k

For context

These stats describe 102 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 102 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara SE Td vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

125,542

typical

101,506

low mileage

140,098

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara SE Td vehicles fall between 101,506 and 140,098 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 101,506 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 101,506–140,098 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara SE Tds sit.

⚠ Over 189,132 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara SE Td — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 32% of 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara SE Tds are still active.

Numbers are declining — 23 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (32% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

4.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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