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CA04 WCY

2004 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,955 mi
Last recorded108,955 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 WCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 108,955 miles

exhaust corroding

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion under sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion under sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

e/m light on

general corrosion to under side of vehicale

Fail 19 Mar 2018 108,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion under sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion under sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

e/m light on

exhaust corroding

general corrosion to under side of vehicale

Pass 3 Apr 2017 104,867 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

e/m light on

Fail 17 Mar 2017 104,686 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

e/m light on

Pass 22 Mar 2016 100,076 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

exhaust system starting to corrode

Fail 15 Mar 2016 100,076 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 20 Mar 2015 98,898 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 98,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 48,898 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 97,463 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine managment light on

high level brake light not working

Fail 17 Mar 2014 97,463 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine managment light on

high level brake light not working

Pass 20 Mar 2013 82,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

battery insecure

engine managment light on

high level brake light not working

Fail 15 Mar 2013 81,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

battery insecure

engine managment light on

high level brake light not working

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,775 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 66,775 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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine managment light on

slight chips to windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2011 55,626 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 44,046 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 34,450 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE DAMAGED ON INNER SIDEWALL ,NOT TO CORD

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 124,488 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 24,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 WCY is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WCY, 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 WCY is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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