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AW04 CWD

2004 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

60,518 mi
Last recorded60,518 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 CWD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 60,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 60,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some brake pipes getting corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perishing in the side walls.

fron/rear coil springs getting corroded

high level brake light not working.

travel on foot brake pedal when depressed,also travel on parking brake lever when pulled on.

Fail 15 Jul 2019 60,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some brake pipes getting corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perishing in the side walls.

fron/rear coil springs getting corroded

high level brake light not working.

travel on foot brake pedal when depressed,also travel on parking brake lever when pulled on.

Pass 9 Jul 2018 59,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Travel on parking brake lever when engaged.

high level brake light not working.

m.i.l light on (engine management).

Pass 4 Jul 2017 58,794 miles

M.I.L. light on(engine management).

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded coils springs getting corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LEVER WHEN PULLED ON

front wiper blades getting worn

nsf/osf bottom arms starting to get corroded.

Fail 3 Jul 2017 58,794 miles

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

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

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

M.I.L. light on(engine management).

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded coils springs getting corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LEVER WHEN PULLED ON

front wiper blades getting worn

nsf/osf bottom arms starting to get corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,693 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light present on dash

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2016 57,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light present on dash

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 56,508 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 56,508 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 54,922 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 54,922 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,270 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 51,340 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2012 51,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,194 miles

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

some perishing to rear tyres

Fail 8 Jul 2011 49,194 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

some perishing to rear tyres

Pass 9 Jul 2010 46,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 46,022 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,735 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 33,735 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,308 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 11,177 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 CWD is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CWD, 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 CWD registered?

AW04 CWD is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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