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AR04 DYB

2004 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,174 mi
Last recorded93,174 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 DYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2020 93,174 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.049 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front imbalance 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts VERY low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front bottom ball joint dust covers poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around floor to inner sill area not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Nov 2019 87,382 miles

both front lower ball joint gators are split

Fail 4 Nov 2019 87,376 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear exhaust box is corroded

both front lower ball joint gators are split

Pass 5 Nov 2018 86,060 miles

Rear coil springs rusty

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2017 84,805 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 82,690 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 82,690 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 76,256 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 65,055 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 56,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 52,794 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 52,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 48,555 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,928 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 36,412 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 36,412 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,825 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 22,298 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 DYB is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DYB, 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 DYB is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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