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CV04 GFU

2004 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,742 mi
Last recorded100,742 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 GFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has a crack on the lower maifold joining section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 92,412 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 26 Jun 2014 81,190 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 70,604 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 70,604 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,674 miles

Exhaust silencer casing corroding.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 65,674 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust silencer casing corroding.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 57,049 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 57,040 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,865 miles

Both front tyres low tread depth.

Exhaust front pipe & rear silencer corroding.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear floor corroding adjacent to fuel tank inner rearward mounting.

Fail 3 Sep 2010 47,865 miles

Both front tyres low tread depth.

Exhaust front pipe & rear silencer corroding.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear floor corroding adjacent to fuel tank inner rearward mounting.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,034 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 37,934 miles

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

Radiator lower mounting bracket corroded & weakened.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,731 miles

Exhaust silencer outer casing corroding.

Radiator lower support brackets corroding.

Fail 9 Sep 2008 27,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust silencer outer casing corroding.

Radiator lower support brackets corroding.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 21,186 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 21,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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CV04 GFU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Blue 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 CV04 GFU, 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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CV04 GFU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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