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CF04 UEB

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,109 mi
Last recorded90,109 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 90,109 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 90,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 82,163 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

eml on

n/s wiper blade split

tailpipe hanger snapped

Pass 16 Jun 2015 73,049 miles

Centre Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

EML

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 73,049 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

EML

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 66,410 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 66,409 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 58,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

tail pipe bracket broken but supported

Fail 11 Jun 2013 58,286 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing

tail pipe bracket broken but supported

Pass 30 May 2012 51,532 miles

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

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

both front track control arms rusty

nsf/nsr/osr tyres perishing with age

Fail 30 May 2012 51,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front track control arms rusty

nsf/nsr/osr tyres perishing with age

Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,625 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 43,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,099 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,022 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2008 33,387 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some paint on n/s / o/s number plate lamps

Fail 5 Apr 2008 33,387 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some paint on n/s / o/s number plate lamps

Pass 7 Apr 2007 29,111 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 UEB is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 UEB, 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 UEB is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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