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AR04 AFJ

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,716 mi
Last recorded53,716 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 AFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 53,716 miles

when foot brake applied both front position lamps illuminate

Fail 1 Sep 2018 53,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

when foot brake applied both front position lamps illuminate

Pass 3 Aug 2017 47,827 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 43,703 miles

Front Jacking point corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 43,703 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Front Jacking point corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 42,080 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 42,080 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 38,632 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 36,624 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 36,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,311 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear suspension coiol springs corroding

damage to n/s/r bumper

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s cv gaiter perishing

o/s/f tyre has damage to outter wall and is perishing

rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2012 34,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear suspension coiol springs corroding

damage to n/s/r bumper

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s cv gaiter perishing

o/s/f tyre has damage to outter wall and is perishing

rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,809 miles

back box outer skin corroded

both front tyres are perished

Fail 12 Sep 2011 33,809 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

back box outer skin corroded

both front tyres are perished

Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,778 miles

o/s/r shocker damp from oil [possible leak]

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 31,163 miles

offside front tyre perishing

rear shocks damp with oil

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2008 29,100 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 18,295 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 18,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 AFJ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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