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CV54 DRX

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,379 mi
Last recorded68,379 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 DRX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 68,379 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 67,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 65,369 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2016 64,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 58,912 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front wiper blades split

engine management light on

front raditor support bracket heavyly corroded

heavy corrosion both rear trailing arms

heavy corrosion centre and rear exhaust box and heatsheild loose

marks on sidewall n/s/r tyre looks like run flat 155/65/13tr

Fail 19 Aug 2013 57,223 miles

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

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

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 Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front wiper blades split

engine management light on

front raditor support bracket heavyly corroded

heavy corrosion both rear trailing arms

heavy corrosion centre and rear exhaust box and heatsheild loose

marks on sidewall n/s/r tyre looks like run flat 155/65/13tr

Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,699 miles

EML on

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear suspension corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2012 53,631 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear suspension corroded

EML on

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,310 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

all suspension corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2011 49,310 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

all suspension corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,517 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,296 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 39,296 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,117 miles

Nearside Front 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 Sep 2008 35,117 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front 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 11 Sep 2007 27,240 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 DRX is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV54 DRX, 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 DRX is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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