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CF04 LJV

2004 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

48,019 mi
Last recorded48,019 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 LJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 48,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 46,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 46,717 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 45,628 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 44,074 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 43,084 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 42,886 miles

Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both brake discs corroded or scored or pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded rear both coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear axle ( service brake ) imbalance 37% just met brake test requirements (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 42,785 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 42,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 42,705 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 42,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 42,503 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 40,291 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 37,829 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 37,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 28,326 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 16 Sep 2014 28,326 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 25,296 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 25,296 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,850 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,024 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,565 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 22,565 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,628 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 12,453 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 11,688 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 LJV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CF04 LJV, 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 LJV registered?

CF04 LJV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is CF04 LJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF04 LJV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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