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CA54 TPX

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,059 mi
Last recorded68,059 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 TPX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 68,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 68,059 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))

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 60,186 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 60,186 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Radiator bracket rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2016 50,758 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 50,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 43,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 27 Nov 2015 43,103 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2014 34,239 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 34,239 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 26,928 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 23,550 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 19,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion on rear beam axle.

wear and corrosion in front brake discs.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 15,564 miles

front discs inner face worn but meet mot minimum braking requirements

Pass 29 Dec 2009 13,004 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 11,482 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 9,353 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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CA54 TPX is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CA54 TPX, 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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CA54 TPX is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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