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AU04 XUV

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,599 mi
Last recorded65,599 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 XUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 65,599 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 65,584 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner and outer sill very corroded (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central exhaust silencer outer skin very rusty and hanging off

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above rear trailing arm mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 63,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 63,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 59,076 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 59,076 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 54,321 miles

As per failure.

Fail 11 Feb 2014 54,291 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

2/ n/s front tyre becoming perished

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 50,325 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 50,321 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 461,596 miles

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

front exhaust pipe corroded and slightly leaking.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 42,268 miles

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

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

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

o/s n/s/front brakes slight binding

o/s n/s/rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2010 39,520 miles

Centre exhaust becoming corroded.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 35,752 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,002 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,759 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 XUV 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 68.8%.

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 XUV, 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 XUV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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