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CV04 XHY

2004 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,787 mi
Last recorded69,787 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 69,787 miles

155/65/13 X 4

2 X REAR SHOCK D/COVERS CORRODED

ENG MAN ON DASH

OSF O/SILL CORRODCED OS 30 ETC

OSF WINDOW-DONT TOUCH

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

FUEL LINES WROTTON/CORRODED

Fail 29 Mar 2017 69,787 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened MOUNT ON AXLE (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened MOUNT ON AXLE (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

ENG MAN ON DASH

155/65/13 X 4

2 X REAR SHOCK D/COVERS CORRODED

OSF O/SILL CORRODCED OS 30 ETC

OSF WINDOW-DONT TOUCH

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

FUEL LINES WROTTON/CORRODED

Pass 5 Apr 2016 66,416 miles

155/65/15 X 4

2 X REAR SHOCK COVERS CORRODED

CENTRE EX BOX H/SHIELD CORRODED

ENG MAN ON DASH

OSF WINDOW INOP

PIN HOLES EX SYSYTEM

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 1 Apr 2016 66,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING/FLITCH AREA (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded CENTRE FLOOR JACK POINT AREA (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

155/65/15 X 4

2 X REAR SHOCK COVERS CORRODED

CENTRE EX BOX H/SHIELD CORRODED

ENG MAN ON DASH

OSF WINDOW INOP

PIN HOLES EX SYSYTEM

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 9 Apr 2015 62,662 miles

155/65/13 X 4

OSF TOP STRUT MOUNT H/S/CORR-OODOT

PIN HOLES EX SYSTEM-PODOT

R/WB-TORN

REAR EX BOX H/SHIELD CORR

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 27 Mar 2015 62,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

155/65/13 X 4

OSF TOP STRUT MOUNT H/S/CORR-OODOT

PIN HOLES EX SYSTEM-PODOT

R/WB-TORN

REAR EX BOX H/SHIELD CORR

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 27 Mar 2014 58,516 miles

155/65/13 X 4

2 X REAR S/BELTS FRAYED-PODOT

2 X REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS CORRODED

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/3/14

REAR EX H/SHIELD CORRODED

REAR W/BLADE TORN

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 23 Apr 2013 54,236 miles

155/70/13 X 3

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER HEAT SHIELD CORRODED

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/3/14

REAR W/BLADE TORN

S/CORR OSF A/R/B/BRACKET!!!

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 10 Apr 2013 54,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

155/70/13 X 3

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER HEAT SHIELD CORRODED

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/3/14

REAR W/BLADE TORN

S/CORR OSF A/R/B/BRACKET!!!

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

BOTH BRACKETS UNDER RADIATOR CORRODED

Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,285 miles

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/3/13

155/70/13 X 4

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER HEAT SHIELD CORRODED

OSF S/BELT SLIGHT FRAYING-PODOT

T/BELT & SEREVICE?=CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 12 Apr 2012 49,285 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

155/70/13 X 4

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER HEAT SHIELD CORRODED

OSF S/BELT SLIGHT FRAYING-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/3/13

T/BELT & SEREVICE?=CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,851 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 46,851 miles

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

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

155/70/13 X4

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER HEAT SHIELD PEELING

Oil leak

T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 13 Apr 2010 44,342 miles

osr tyre wall det, exh corroded, r axle spring seats corr, f discs det, f arb brk corr, nsf tyre edges worn.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,083 miles

o/s front door handle damaged, wipers torn, suspension comp.rusty, floor seams, o/s rear tyre cracking, o/s rear light lense loose

Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,908 miles

rear brakes imbalanced o/s low, surface corrosion to underside, o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2007 35,134 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XHY is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XHY, 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 XHY is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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