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CF04 UZA

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,533 mi
Last recorded105,533 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 105,533 miles

Nearside Front inner sill holed but not in a prescribed area

Fail 28 Feb 2017 105,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body holed (marked yellow) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front inner sill holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 8 Mar 2016 96,275 miles

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 96,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle starting to rust underneath

Fail 26 Feb 2015 91,255 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle starting to rust underneath

Pass 19 Feb 2014 87,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rust started on vehicle

Fail 17 Feb 2014 87,016 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rust started on vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2013 83,186 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 79,452 miles

ns+os antirol bar brakets corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2012 79,451 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ns+os antirol bar brakets corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 72,773 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 62,589 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 62,234 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 37,519 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,519 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 31,216 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 31,216 miles

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

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

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 UZA is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UZA, 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 UZA is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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