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CV04 MZL

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

48,022 mi
Last recorded48,022 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 48,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 42,154 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 42,154 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 34,603 miles

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

inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 27,875 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 24,979 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 22,550 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 17,950 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

rear backplates splashguards corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 14,317 miles

various suspension components corroded and prescribed areas.but not excessively weakened

Pass 11 Feb 2015 13,229 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 12,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 11,231 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 10,231 miles

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

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

rear exhusat box deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2011 9,582 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 8,634 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 8,634 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 7,715 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 6,864 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 4,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 4,582 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MZL is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CV04 MZL, 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 MZL is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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