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CP53 DJZ

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

27,922 mi
Last recorded27,922 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 DJZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 27,922 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 27,447 miles

both rear suspension arms slight corrosion

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust system deteriated

front exhaust pipe corroded and holed but not excessive

o/s/r spring mounting holed but not excessive

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2020 27,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis near (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear suspension arms slight corrosion

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust system deteriated

front exhaust pipe corroded and holed but not excessive

o/s/r spring mounting holed but not excessive

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 26,445 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front exhaust pipe has multiple small holes but not excessive

front pads and discs worn

n/s/r suspension arm corroding

o/s/r spring mounting holed but not excessive

Fail 15 Jan 2019 26,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/f inner sill near (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front exhaust pipe has multiple small holes but not excessive

front pads and discs worn

n/s/r suspension arm corroding

o/s/r spring mounting holed but not excessive

Pass 10 Jan 2018 25,382 miles

front exhaust section blowing and has multiple small holes but not excessive

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2018 25,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front exhaust section blowing and has multiple small holes but not excessive

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2017 23,854 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear and mid exhaust deteriated

slight blow front and mid exhaust

Fail 25 Jan 2017 23,854 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin

rear and mid exhaust deteriated

slight blow front and mid exhaust

Pass 10 Dec 2015 22,332 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 22,329 miles

Offside Front 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount / suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 21,113 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 19,668 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 17,474 miles

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both rear spring cups corroded

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 6 Dec 2012 17,464 miles

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

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

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

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both rear spring cups corroded

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2011 15,493 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 13,318 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 13,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2009 11,501 miles

both front tyres slight edge wear

Pass 23 Dec 2008 9,285 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 7,282 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 7,282 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 5,217 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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CP53 DJZ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CP53 DJZ, 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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CP53 DJZ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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