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CT04 BWU

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,625 mi
Last recorded64,625 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 64,625 miles

light surface rust on several steel brake pipes

surface rust on inner face of front brake discs

surface rust on o/s floor and o/s outer sill to floor

Pass 29 Jul 2016 57,272 miles

rear exhaust box in rusty condition

slight bind on o/s rear brake

surface rust on several steel brake pipes

Pass 1 Aug 2015 54,146 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 50,453 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 50,421 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,571 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 44,472 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,109 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 41,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 36,111 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 26,184 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 19,830 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 BWU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BWU, 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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What year was CT04 BWU registered?

CT04 BWU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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