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AV54 HZA

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,090 mi
Last recorded53,090 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 HZA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 53,090 miles

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

Offside Front Outer door handle broken but still able to open

Pass 2 Nov 2017 49,517 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2016 48,277 miles

N/S/F and both rear brake pipes are covered in grease.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 48,276 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake binding

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,625 miles

Front brakes binding

Front track control arms corroded

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

Top cover bottom cover and engine oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 46,625 miles

Front brakes binding

Front track control arms corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Top cover bottom cover and engine oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 44,303 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r brake bind

Pass 17 Oct 2013 42,717 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2013 42,711 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 40,443 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,785 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 37,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 34,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Screw in nearside front tyre (possibly illegal to repair)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,954 miles

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

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,823 miles

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

brake tests indicate brakes need servicing

nearside front brake starting to bind

Fail 7 Sep 2007 20,799 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,799 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 HZA is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV54 HZA, 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 HZA is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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