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CE54 JWO

2004 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,708 mi
Last recorded73,708 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 JWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 73,708 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 70,666 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 64,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2021 61,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 58,311 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 57,567 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 57,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Handbrake securing device split

O/S and N/S/F trailing arm bushes slight play

Fail 16 Jul 2018 57,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 57,076 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arms, all bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

radiator mounting corroded

rear metal brake pipes greased

Fail 19 Jul 2017 57,075 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low both headlamps (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arms, all bushes (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

radiator mounting corroded

rear metal brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Aug 2016 56,007 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 56,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion by fuel tank mounting

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,919 miles

exhaust slightly detiorated

n s f, n s r and o s r tyres perished

radiator not supported

Fail 9 Sep 2015 55,919 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)

exhaust slightly detiorated

n s f, n s r and o s r tyres perished

radiator not supported

Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,127 miles

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

radiator insecure (mount corroded)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 55,062 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

radiator insecure (mount corroded)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,285 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 47,426 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 42,564 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 37,652 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,652 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,695 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 25,082 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 17,550 miles

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

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

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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CE54 JWO is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CE54 JWO, 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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CE54 JWO is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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