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CE04 XBF

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

81,132 mi
Last recorded81,132 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 XBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 81,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 80,988 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 80,733 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 80,733 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 80,503 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 80,456 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 80,343 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush has slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

extensive surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Fail 20 May 2020 80,342 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush has slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

extensive surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 2 May 2019 79,676 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 78,806 miles

EML Staying on

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2018 78,806 miles

EML Staying on

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 77,808 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 76,467 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 76,467 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 75,258 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 75,255 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

eml warning lamp illuminated

Pass 15 May 2014 69,004 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand

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

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

Offside front inner sill area has corrosion but not considered to be excessive

Fail 15 May 2014 69,004 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front inner sill area has corrosion but not considered to be excessive

Pass 20 May 2013 61,074 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly when the wheel is rotated by hand

Rear exhaust bracket broken but the system is still adequately supported

Pass 29 May 2012 53,541 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,490 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 35,360 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces and pad wear area slightly reduced.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 24,769 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,769 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,717 miles

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n/s/f tyre well worn on inner edge 155/65/13

Fail 13 Jun 2008 14,717 miles

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

advise tracking check

n/s/f tyre well worn on inner edge 155/65/13

Pass 13 Jun 2007 4,806 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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CE04 XBF is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CE04 XBF, 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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CE04 XBF is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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