MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,244 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output mist inside (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear tyre has cracking. no cords visible
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
heavy surface rust under car
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output mist inside (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
heavy surface rust under car
Offside Rear Outer wall cracking
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output mist inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output mist inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust corroded and leaking
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration and white smoke (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
service brake efficiency only just met the requirement, rear brakes no locks out.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?
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AR04 GDU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 GDU, 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 GDU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 July 2004.
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