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AR04 DXU

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,786 mi
Last recorded33,786 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 33,786 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,569 miles

rear offside passanger seat child seat

Fail 15 Jun 2011 25,569 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear offside passanger seat child seat

Pass 17 May 2010 22,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,786 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Please note engine radiator leaking coolant,radiator not seating properly in locators

Unable to inspect front pads due to cap design

n.s.r and o.s.r tyres have slight cracking to the tread and side wall.

o.s.f inner shoulder starting to wear

Pass 20 Apr 2009 17,458 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 17,403 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 12,299 miles

front discs rusting

Pass 24 Apr 2007 8,595 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 DXU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DXU, 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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What year was AR04 DXU registered?

AR04 DXU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 July 2004.

Is AR04 DXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 DXU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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