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AR04 DYD

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,290 mi
Last recorded67,290 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 67,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 64,896 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 64,887 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 59,961 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 59,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre out of shape, perished and cracked

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front discs weathered

nearside front wiper is split

Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,994 miles

front tyre treads are low

Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,593 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 43,230 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,720 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 18,631 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 18,631 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 11,490 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 9,516 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 6,180 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 2,588 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 2,392 miles

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

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 DYD is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DYD, 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 DYD registered?

AR04 DYD is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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