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AP53 RGX

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,662 mi
Last recorded94,662 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 RGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 94,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2015 94,607 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 87,875 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 87,875 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 84,396 miles

o/s , n/s rear metal brake pipes to flexi corroding

rear seats folded down

Fail 12 Feb 2013 84,396 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s , n/s rear metal brake pipes to flexi corroding

rear seats folded down

Pass 8 Feb 2012 76,470 miles

engin light on

front brakes sticky

rear seats folded down

Fail 7 Feb 2012 76,470 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engin light on

front brakes sticky

rear seats folded down

Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,729 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,599 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 52,917 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 43,216 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 33,394 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?

Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,909
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
84,341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,718
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,073
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,495
brake binding 15,456
Stop lamp not working 14,627
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AP53 RGX is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 41,126 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Alto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33,718 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP53 RGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Alto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Suzuki Alto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP53 RGX is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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