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AW04 CBV

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,510 mi
Last recorded78,510 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 CBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,510 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 78,042 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 66,735 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 66,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,619 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 54,581 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,295 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 18,959 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 40,877 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 40,877 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 34,448 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,396 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 22,300 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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AW04 CBV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AW04 CBV, 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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What year was AW04 CBV registered?

AW04 CBV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 July 2004.

Is AW04 CBV safe to buy?

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