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CF04 DYG

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,236 mi
Last recorded79,236 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,236 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 79,225 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,129 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner sills and floor and rear inner arches (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 74,118 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner sills and floor and rear inner arches (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 67,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 59,494 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 141,286 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 53,552 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

slight bind in rear near side brake

slight play in front near side wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jul 2012 47,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 47,325 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 40,683 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 40,683 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,818 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 35,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,459 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,666 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 18,979 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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CF04 DYG 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 64.7%.

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 DYG, 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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What year was CF04 DYG registered?

CF04 DYG is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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