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BA04 CGX

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,483 mi
Last recorded87,483 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 CGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 87,483 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 87,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 81,835 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 81,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 70,568 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 43,225 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 66,678 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 66,644 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 60,789 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 60,727 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 55,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 55,586 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 48,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 48,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 43,218 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 43,208 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 39,080 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 39,077 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,355 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,392 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 31,392 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 24,567 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 CGX is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BA04 CGX, 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 CGX is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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