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BA04 CGV

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

58,602 mi
Last recorded58,602 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 CGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 58,602 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 58,555 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 57,220 miles

corrosion to underside and components

Pass 12 Jul 2024 55,799 miles

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

Coil spring corroded X4 Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 55,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded X4 Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 54,345 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 51,899 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 50,637 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 49,664 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 49,658 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (Drivers seat mount) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 48,292 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 48,286 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 45,772 miles

Rear Upper coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 42,645 miles

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

nearside tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 23 Aug 2016 42,645 miles

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)

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

nearside tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,591 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 39,591 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 36,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 33,668 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 30,352 miles

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

rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,480 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,556 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 16,731 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 14,119 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 14,191 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 11,448 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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BA04 CGV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BA04 CGV, 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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BA04 CGV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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