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AV54 UMH

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,662 mi
Last recorded104,662 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 UMH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 104,662 miles

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

Rear boot floor slightly damaged

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2017 104,658 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp insecure x2 (1.1.C.1c)

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

Rear boot floor slightly damaged

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2016 91,701 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 83,216 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 83,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes excessive correded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 81,610 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 81,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 77,077 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 69,653 miles

Engine warning light on indicating a fault

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 69,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine warning light on indicating a fault

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

Front wipers split

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 60,495 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2011 60,495 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2010 51,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 51,312 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,513 miles

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

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,551 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 29,886 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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AV54 UMH is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UMH, 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 UMH is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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