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CU04 TKY

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

42,668 mi
Last recorded42,668 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 TKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 42,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv joint noisy on road test

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2025 40,974 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (System still secure)

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded / deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2025 40,974 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split and smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split and smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (System still secure)

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded / deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2024 38,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing and split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (System still secure)

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded / deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2023 37,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 36,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 36,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 35,469 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 34,729 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 33,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

gearbox oil leak but not excessive

Fail 7 Jun 2018 33,676 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

gearbox oil leak but not excessive

Pass 2 Jun 2017 32,551 miles

eml on

rear exhaust hanger adrift system secure at test

Fail 1 Jun 2017 32,550 miles

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

eml on

rear exhaust hanger adrift system secure at test

Pass 3 Jun 2016 31,149 miles

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall cracking

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust box coroded

slight oil leak underneath engine

Pass 1 Jun 2015 29,590 miles

MIL LIGHT ON

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 29,589 miles

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

MIL LIGHT ON

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 28,094 miles

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 26,098 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 24,506 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 22,452 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 11,793 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 4,891 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 1,172 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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CU04 TKY is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CU04 TKY, 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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CU04 TKY is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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