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CF04 BHW

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

96,198 mi
Last recorded96,198 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 BHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 96,198 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 91,179 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 91,179 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 85,898 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 85,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 73,886 miles

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Fail 11 Feb 2020 73,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 6 Jun 2019 70,324 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Fail 6 Jun 2019 70,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

surface corrosion all around underbody areas

Pass 4 May 2018 62,813 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 56,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Oil leak ()

aux belt cracked

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Fail 22 May 2017 56,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked before backbox (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Oil leak ()

aux belt cracked

tracking

Pass 4 May 2016 50,135 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 50,135 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 47,977 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 44,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

centre brake light not working

Pass 22 May 2014 44,459 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 30 May 2013 43,083 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 43,083 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 40,583 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 36,423 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 33,093 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 27,806 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,363 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 14,436 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 14,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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CF04 BHW is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 CF04 BHW, 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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CF04 BHW is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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