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CV04 XJE

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

115,740 mi
Last recorded115,740 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 XJE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 115,740 miles

advise : heavy surface corrosion to both outer sills to floors

Pass 18 Jan 2023 114,482 miles

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2022 113,032 miles

advise : radiator leaking

advise : rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2022 113,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

advise : radiator leaking

advise : rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2021 111,524 miles

advise : front exhaust pipe corroded and slightly leaking

Fail 11 Jan 2021 111,502 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

advise : front exhaust pipe corroded and slightly leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2020 109,634 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 106,642 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 106,642 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 102,773 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 102,763 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 98,165 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 93,033 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 92,962 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 92,962 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 87,832 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 87,763 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 81,934 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 81,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 75,825 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 75,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 72,266 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 72,202 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 67,571 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 67,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 59,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 59,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 48,408 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 38,722 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,589 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 XJE is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver 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 XJE, 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 XJE is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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