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AR04 AEX

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,201 mi
Last recorded119,201 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 AEX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 119,201 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Rear deteriorated tyre both

Fail 21 Jul 2017 101,157 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Rear deteriorated tyre both

Pass 22 Jul 2016 111,539 miles

EM Light on

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 111,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

EM Light on

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 102,601 miles

EM Light on

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 93,818 miles

Engine managment light on

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2014 93,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine managment light on

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2013 84,201 miles

Engine warning light on

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 75,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 66,506 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 66,506 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 58,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish 155/65/13

rear box hanging bracket broken

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 52,663 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

rear box puter skin corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2008 42,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2007 31,781 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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AR04 AEX is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AR04 AEX, 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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AR04 AEX is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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