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CT04 BWM

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,373 mi
Last recorded52,373 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2017 52,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Intermediate (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front brake disc back plates heavily corroded and breaking away.

General underbody corrosion on steering,suspension and braking components.

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 50,959 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play plus has slight noise on rotation (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 48,675 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 46,240 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 46,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Panhard rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 42,496 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 33,856 miles

Exhst system corroded/deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 33,856 miles

Exhst system corroded/deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 32,499 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 32,498 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

front disks

Pass 29 Oct 2010 29,446 miles

front barke disks ,both front lower arms ,rear axel and rear trailing arms

Fail 29 Oct 2010 29,446 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 26,517 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 26,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,524 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Nov 2008 22,502 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 18,946 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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CT04 BWM 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 58.8%.

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 CT04 BWM, 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 BWM is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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