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AP54 KKU

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,748 mi
Last recorded38,748 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 KKU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 38,748 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front outer drive shaft gator perished

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/ and n/s trailing arms all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner arches corrosion in places

exhaust system poor/slight blow

front number plate cracked

o/s/f brake binding/not excessively

outer and inner sills corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2025 34,216 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 34,212 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 33,843 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 33,842 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 33,244 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 32,487 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 31,707 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 30,859 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 29,086 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 26,867 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 24,729 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 24,729 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 22,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 22,614 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 22,493 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 22,001 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 21,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 21,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 19,563 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 19,563 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 17,908 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 15,839 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 13,552 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 11,010 miles

removed items from driver view

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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AP54 KKU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP54 KKU, 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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AP54 KKU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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