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CV04 VKX

2004 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,837 mi
Last recorded142,837 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 VKX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 142,837 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Jul 2019 142,837 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 137,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2018 137,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2017 134,873 miles

corroison in various places

nearside front metqal brake pipe corroded

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

offside front wheel damaged

offside front wheel damaged

offside main metal brake pipe corroded

play in both steering arms

Fail 27 Jun 2017 134,764 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported hangers snapped x2 (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

corroison in various places

nearside front metqal brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyr close to legal limit

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

offside front wheel damaged

offside front wheel damaged

offside main metal brake pipe corroded

play in both steering arms

Pass 27 Jun 2016 132,410 miles

BOTH FRONT & N/S REAR TYRES 2-3MM ONLY/SOME DETERIORATION OF REAR EX. SILENCER

Fail 27 Jun 2016 132,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure SECUREING BOLT MISSING & OTHER BOLT LOOSE (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT & N/S REAR TYRES 2-3MM ONLY/SOME DETERIORATION OF REAR EX. SILENCER

Pass 3 Jun 2015 130,007 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 130,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 126,561 miles

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

Outer skin on rear silencer is rusty.

Rear brake back plates are going rusty.

Wear in steering rack.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 126,561 miles

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

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

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

Outer skin on rear silencer is rusty.

Rear brake back plates are going rusty.

Wear in steering rack.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 124,813 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 116,053 miles

both sides front lower suspension arms corroded

nearside front antirollbar bush bracket corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 104,010 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 93,619 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 81,487 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 68,307 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2008 68,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2007 53,046 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 VKX is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VKX, 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 VKX is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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