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CA04 EVU

2004 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,587 mi
Last recorded98,587 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 EVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 98,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

front and rear floors corroding

Fail 10 Jan 2018 98,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

front and rear floors corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2017 88,477 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 88,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 78,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

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

spare tyre under inflated

Fail 5 Jan 2016 78,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar bracket (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

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

spare tyre under inflated

Fail 9 Jan 2015 69,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 69,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 59,324 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 59,324 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 48,364 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight wear to inner edge

nearside wiper blade

Fail 4 Jan 2013 48,202 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both wipers slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre has slight wear to inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2012 37,545 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,062 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 35,062 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside 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 17 Dec 2009 21,859 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,300 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 27,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 11,234 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CA04 EVU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CA04 EVU, 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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CA04 EVU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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