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CV04 MZX

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,842 mi
Last recorded63,842 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 63,842 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 63,842 miles

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

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR NEARSIDE (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported HANGERS RUSTED (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 59,997 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 59,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded TIE BAR MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear EXHAUST HANGER PERISHED

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

Pass 17 May 2016 56,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2016 56,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2015 51,872 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2015 51,872 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake backplates rusting

both rear brakes low reading

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,285 miles

both rear brake backplates rusting

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2014 47,285 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake backplates rusting

both rear tyres cracking

rear backbox hanger rusting

Pass 20 Apr 2013 43,191 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 43,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,220 miles

all rear suspension rusting

Fail 12 Apr 2012 39,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

all rear suspension rusting

Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,863 miles

both rear and near side front steel brake pipes rusting

both rear brake backplates rusting

rust on front and rear floor

Fail 12 Apr 2011 35,796 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both rear and near side front steel brake pipes rusting

both rear brake backplates rusting

rust on front and rear floor

Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,790 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

near side door mirror glass missing

rear brake backplates corroded

rear shockabsorber covers corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2010 31,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust system deteriorating

near side door mirror glass missing

off side rear brake binding

rear axle and suspension arms corroded

rear brake backplates corroded

rear shockabsorber covers corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,360 miles

both front lower suspension arms and antirollbar mountings corroded

near side door mirror glass cracked

near side front tyre near legal limit

Pass 3 Mar 2008 22,910 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,076 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 MZX is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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