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AU54 VVM

2004 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,459 mi
Last recorded91,459 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 VVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 91,459 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 91,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 88,148 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 88,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,135 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 84,627 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 81,318 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak & sump corrored

Fail 2 Sep 2015 81,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner area,tread stepped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine oil leak;sump very corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2014 76,767 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 76,767 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 71,922 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 71,920 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 65,275 miles

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

engine sump corroded but not leaking

slight corrosion to both anti-roll bar mounting brackets

Pass 17 Aug 2011 58,062 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,856 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 52,852 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,631 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,369 miles

Exhaust corroded.Slight oil leak on engine.

Fail 5 Aug 2008 24,368 miles

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

Exhaust corroded.Slight oil leak on engine.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 17,223 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges. †Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 28 Aug 2007 17,223 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front tyres wearing on edges. †Rear silencer corroded.

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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AU54 VVM is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AU54 VVM, 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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AU54 VVM is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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