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AX54 HVM

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,546 mi
Last recorded59,546 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 HVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 59,546 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small end leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2025 44,650 miles

1 Bolt missing from nearside headlight, light secure at time of test

Exhaust box outer skin corroded and loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 0mm on inner edge and cuts- no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 44,650 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

1 Bolt missing from nearside headlight, light secure at time of test

Exhaust box outer skin corroded and loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 0mm on inner edge and cuts- no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 29,795 miles

Brake fluid red

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 May 2024 29,795 miles

Brake fluid red

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 22,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on the back of both the discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

all dust covers covered in grease to protect them from the elements

all the brake pipes coated with grease to protect them

Pass 23 May 2022 14,982 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 14,871 miles

All tyres 15 years old

All tyres perishing

Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 14,639 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 14,337 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 13,957 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 13,547 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 13,112 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 12,713 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 12,259 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 11,102 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 9,820 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 8,621 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 7,071 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 5,610 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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AX54 HVM is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AX54 HVM, 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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AX54 HVM is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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