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AU04 XAE

2004 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,094 mi
Last recorded52,094 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 XAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 52,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 47,701 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 42,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre section joint (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

MIL light illuminated

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 42,184 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65x13T (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre section joint (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

MIL light illuminated

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 39,908 miles

rear exhaust silencer delaminating but not blowing

Fail 9 Feb 2016 39,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear exhaust silencer delaminating but not blowing

Pass 12 Feb 2015 37,516 miles

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

engine management light on

outer casing corroded on rear silencer

Fail 6 Feb 2015 37,473 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

engine management light on

outer casing corroded on rear silencer

Pass 13 Feb 2014 33,905 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

silencer deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 8 Feb 2013 30,178 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Feb 2012 26,836 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 24,984 miles

engine management light on/intermittant

Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,516 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 20,114 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,332 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 14,253 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 XAE is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Yellow 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 AU04 XAE, 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 XAE is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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