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CT04 KTE

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

30,824 mi
Last recorded30,824 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 30,824 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 30,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 29,979 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 29,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 29,277 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch not locking (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 28,682 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 27,875 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 27,875 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 27,065 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 27,065 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 26,458 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 24,303 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 24,302 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

High level brake light not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 22,868 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Front wheels have slightly restricted free movement

High level brake light not working

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rubber exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2016 21,028 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 14 Aug 2015 19,341 miles

Front brake discs excessively corroded

High level brake light not working

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Aug 2014 17,659 miles

front brake discs excessively corroded

high level brake light not working

Fail 20 Aug 2014 17,659 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs excessively corroded

high level brake light not working

Pass 23 Aug 2013 16,092 miles

front discs corroded

slight bind o/s/r brake drum

Pass 23 Aug 2012 14,688 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 14,688 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 13,341 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 13,341 miles

Oil leak

front discs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 12,025 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 12,021 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 10,616 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 8,901 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 7,260 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 KTE is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KTE, 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 KTE is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 August 2004.

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