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AV54 EKR

2004 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,816 mi
Last recorded63,816 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 EKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 63,816 miles

Central all panels have crash damage but no sharp edges

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 63,678 miles

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box leaking gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Central all panels have crash damage but no sharp edges

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 60,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 60,068 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2016 57,610 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2016 57,606 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front brakes binding on

Pass 23 Sep 2015 53,961 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 53,961 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 48,229 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 44,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

cracking of sidewall o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2012 41,459 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,553 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 39,553 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,838 miles

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

slight cracking of side walls rear tyres

Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,207 miles

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

slight cracking of side wallo/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2008 27,966 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 27,966 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 22,001 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,001 miles

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

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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AV54 EKR is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AV54 EKR, 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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AV54 EKR is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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