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AV54 OYL

2004 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,914 mi
Last recorded61,914 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 61,914 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 50,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside s/rack gaiter perished

front tyres low inner edges

Fail 1 Dec 2016 50,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside s/rack gaiter perished

front tyres low inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2015 42,497 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 42,497 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 38,195 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

rear tyre walls starting to perish

Fail 14 Nov 2014 38,195 miles

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

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

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

exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

rear tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 6 Dec 2013 31,975 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 31,857 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust silencer deteriorated

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Nov 2012 26,193 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge very close to exposing cords and right on limit

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Dec 2011 21,987 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2010 18,742 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 15,693 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 12,114 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 12,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 8,678 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 OYL is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Black 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 AV54 OYL, 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 OYL is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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