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AU04 VWP

2004 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,886 mi
Last recorded71,886 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 VWP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2018 71,886 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting anti roll bar bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 59,091 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 59,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 48,273 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 48,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 26,233 miles

centre stop light not working

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2014 23,280 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 22,201 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 13,720 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 10,739 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 10,131 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 8,765 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 7,410 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 6,002 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 4,518 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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AU04 VWP is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU04 VWP, 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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AU04 VWP is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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