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CV54 DPU

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,651 mi
Last recorded78,651 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 DPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 78,651 miles

o/s/r brake binding

rear suspension mounts corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2021 76,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 76,245 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 73,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin holes in pipe before cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 73,461 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155-65-13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155-65-13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin holes in pipe before cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 68,618 miles

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

Exhaust support bracket detached

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 57,545 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 50,181 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 50,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slightly corroded exhaust box (7.1.2)

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front underfloor front to rear corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel binding

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 46,356 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

floor and chassis corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2016 46,356 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

floor and chassis corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 41,833 miles

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Pass 15 Sep 2014 37,616 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 37,522 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 33,456 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 33,456 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 28,544 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,499 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,724 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 17,880 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 15,282 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 10,589 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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CV54 DPU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CV54 DPU, 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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CV54 DPU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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