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AX54 HVW

2004 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

66,436 mi
Last recorded66,436 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 HVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 66,436 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 65,319 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 60,524 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 57,079 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 53,030 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 48,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner tread

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner tread

Pass 28 Sep 2019 44,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 39,793 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 34,060 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 28,758 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 26,485 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 26,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 26,450 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 25,905 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust tatty but servicable

n/s/f o/s/f lower suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 22,990 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 20,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 17,558 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 14,594 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 11,116 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 11,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 8,542 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 HVW is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 HVW, 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 AX54 HVW registered?

AX54 HVW is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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