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AR04 DXE

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,413 mi
Last recorded83,413 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 83,413 miles

all coil springs corroded

coolant leak

floors and suspension corroded

offside front lower ball joint boot in poor condition

offside front tyre inner edge worn low

play in offside track rod end and inner rack joint

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 71,590 miles

coil springs are corroded

exhaust corroded

floors and suspension corroded

nearside rear foot brake effort is poor

offside front brake is tight

offside front floor repaired

offside front lower ball joint boot is damaged

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2016 71,523 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust corroded

floors and suspension corroded

coil springs are corroded

nearside rear foot brake effort is poor

offside front brake is tight

offside front floor repaired

offside front lower ball joint boot is damaged

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 63,419 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine has oil leaks

off side front lower suspension arm corroding

off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when spun by hand

Fail 9 Jul 2014 59,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine has oil leaks

off side front lower suspension arm corroding

off side rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when spun by hand

Pass 5 Jul 2013 53,719 miles

engine has oil leaks

front brake discs corroding

front bulk head corroding around rack mounting area

fuel lines corroding

off side front lower suspension arm corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2013 53,719 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine has oil leaks

front brake discs corroding

front bulk head corroding around rack mounting area

fuel lines corroding

off side front lower suspension arm corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,842 miles

engine has substantial oil leaks

front brake discs corroding

near side front brake pipe corroding

rear sections of front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 4 Jul 2012 49,841 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine has substantial oil leaks

exhaust deteriorating and has a slight blow of gasses

front brake discs corroding

near side front brake pipe corroding

off side front and near side front lower suspension arms corroding

off side rear and near side rear brake pipes corroding

rear sections of front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,202 miles

all coil springs rusty

both wiper blades split

brake pipes starting to rust - heavily greased in places

exhaust deteriorating and minor blow

front suspension arms rusty

oil leaks on engine

sump rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,751 miles

all coil springs rusty

brake pipes starting to rust/heavily greased

exhaust deteriorating

front suspension arms rusty

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre getting low and perishing

oil leaks on engine

Pass 13 Jul 2009 33,729 miles

all brake pipes starting to rust

coil springs rusty

exhaust deteriorating

front suspension arms rusty

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

oil leaks on engine

sump rusty and starting to leak

Fail 13 Jul 2009 33,729 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coil springs rusty

exhaust deteriorating

front suspension arms rusty

all brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

oil leaks on engine

sump rusty and starting to leak

Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,482 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorating

front discs rusting/wearing

front suspension arms rusty

nearside front brake pipe starting to rust

offside rear brake pipe starting to rust

sump rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2008 28,482 miles

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

exhaust rear box deteriorating

front discs rusting/wearing

front suspension arms rusty

nail in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

nearside front brake pipe starting to rust

offside rear brake pipe starting to rust

oil leaks on engine

sump rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,311 miles

front brake discs starting to rust †slight bind on offside front brake

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 DXE is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DXE, 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 DXE is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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