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CP54 MSY

2004 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

90,937 mi
Last recorded90,937 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 MSY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2016 90,937 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

several welding repairs done to rear suspension

Pass 5 Dec 2014 84,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 69,766 miles

155/65/13 X 2 REARS

155/70/13 X 2 FRONTS

ARIEL BROKEN

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS CORRODED==PODOT

NSR BEAM AXLE MOUNT S/CORR-PODOT

OSR BEAM AXLE TRAILING ARM MOUNT REPAIRED/SCHULTZ'D-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRED=31/10/13

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Fail 4 Nov 2013 69,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

155/70/13 tyres fitted to front axel--155/65/13 to rear

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 58,638 miles

155/65/13 X 4

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS S/CORR

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSR WHEEL TRIM MISSING

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/10/12

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 58,638 miles

155/65/13 X 4

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS S/CORR

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

OSR WHEEL TRIM MISSING

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/10/12

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,159 miles

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

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

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to rear suspension components

wear lip front discs

Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,707 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 48,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

lower rad mount badly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,346 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 43,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 71,820 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 71,820 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

rear suspension slighty corroded

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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CP54 MSY is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CP54 MSY, 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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CP54 MSY is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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