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CA04 EVW

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,442 mi
Last recorded117,442 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 EVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 117,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 117,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 113,090 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both N/S/F and O/S/F flexi brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine, unable to identify location of leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S/R and O/S/R steel brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 113,029 miles

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On section after manifold cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both N/S/F and O/S/F flexi brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel has slight brake drag

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine, unable to identify location of leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S/R and O/S/R steel brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 107,052 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 100,545 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 94,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 87,378 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 87,378 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,532 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,613 miles

silence corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 61,823 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 54,665 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,338 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 40,285 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 33,426 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 33,426 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,599 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 19,920 miles

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

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

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 EVW is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 CA04 EVW, 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 EVW is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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