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CF04 DYS

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,645 mi
Last recorded74,645 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 DYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 74,645 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 74,625 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both off side and nearside (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 73,647 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 73,647 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking metal pipe (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,963 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs in poor condition.

Fail 23 Jun 2015 69,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs in poor condition.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 65,768 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 65,768 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Outer 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 brake pipe corroded .exhaust corroded .

Pass 11 Jun 2013 58,540 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perished cracking

n/s/f tyre balding on inside edge

rear exhust box deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,129 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 52,129 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 46,562 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,950 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,989 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 34,987 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2008 28,121 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,882 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 DYS is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver 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 DYS, 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 DYS is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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