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CA04 XGD

2004 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,752 mi
Last recorded79,752 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 XGD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 79,752 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 76,682 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

radiator bracket corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,011 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 73,011 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 68,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 68,411 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake fluid level low

Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,967 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 64,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 61,125 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 61,125 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 76,209 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 76,209 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside 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 brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2015 76,102 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

engine mil lamp on.

exhaust system poor.

front brake discs heavily corroded.

Pass 23 Nov 2013 51,720 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 46,989 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 41,634 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 41,634 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 36,389 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 36,385 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 31,238 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 28,558 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 24,826 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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CA04 XGD is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XGD, 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 XGD is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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