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CT04 ATU

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,933 mi
Last recorded25,933 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT04 ATU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 25,933 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 24,257 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 22,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint on inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint on inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake/suspension/brake areas very rusty/corroded

vehicle structure very rusty/corroded round front/rear suspension pivot points

Fail 15 Aug 2018 22,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint on inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint on inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake/suspension/brake areas very rusty/corroded

vehicle structure very rusty/corroded round front/rear suspension pivot points

Pass 24 Jul 2017 21,014 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 19,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 16,821 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 14,007 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 11,529 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 10,455 miles

Center exaust corroded

N/s/f tyre cracking on tread pattern

Fail 18 Jun 2013 10,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Center exaust corroded

N/s/f tyre cracking on tread pattern

Fail 17 Jun 2013 10,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 9,010 miles

n/s/f + o/s/front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 7,430 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 6,535 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 5,461 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 4,008 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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CT04 ATU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CT04 ATU, 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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CT04 ATU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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