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CV04 GGP

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

61,612 mi
Last recorded61,612 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 GGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 61,612 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 60,516 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 59,211 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 59,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 58,023 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 58,023 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 56,355 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 54,141 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 54,141 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 48,166 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 48,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 42,147 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 42,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both front brakes binding slightly

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 40,129 miles

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

Front exhaust support bracket corroded and detached but exhaust still supported

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Radiator bracket corroded and no longer supporting radiator

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 40,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front exhaust support bracket corroded and detached but exhaust still supported

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Radiator bracket corroded and no longer supporting radiator

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,350 miles

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

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

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2016 38,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,196 miles

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Mar 2015 36,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

BOTH rear coil springs slightly corroded

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,270 miles

wipers worn

Fail 18 Mar 2014 33,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

wipers worn

Pass 18 Mar 2013 30,625 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 30,625 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,022 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 28 Mar 2011 23,567 miles

both front suspension arms are corroded

both rear trailing arms are corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 19,868 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,109 miles

exhausts system corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,443 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 13,443 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2007 9,402 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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CV04 GGP is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 GGP, 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 GGP is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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