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CV54 FNZ

2004 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,273 mi
Last recorded69,273 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 FNZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 69,273 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 69,266 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure metal mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint pin worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 62,360 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 62,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 56,166 miles

All front & rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion but not excessive at time of test

Both front coil springs corroded in upper sections

Both rear coil springs corroded in upper & lower sections

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking gases-passed emission test

Nearside Rear shock absorber misting of oil visible not deemed excessive

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough/noisy in rotation

Nearside steering rack track rod end dust cover deteriorated & small seepage of grease visible

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside steering rack track rod end dust cover deteriorated & small seepage of grease visible

Rear exhaust pipe support bracket satisfactorily retained

Fail 10 Sep 2018 56,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All front & rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion but not excessive at time of test

Both front coil springs corroded in upper sections

Both rear coil springs corroded in upper & lower sections

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking gases-passed emission test

Nearside Rear shock absorber misting of oil visible not deemed excessive

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough/noisy in rotation

Nearside steering rack track rod end dust cover deteriorated & small seepage of grease visible

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside steering rack track rod end dust cover deteriorated & small seepage of grease visible

Rear exhaust pipe support bracket satisfactorily retained

Pass 7 Sep 2017 50,355 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 49,487 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Fail 8 Sep 2016 49,487 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 49,467 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Fail 3 Sep 2015 49,467 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 49,447 miles

All coil springs corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

Oil leak

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,849 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,752 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2012 41,752 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,846 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,790 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 27,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,517 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 19,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 FNZ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FNZ, 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 FNZ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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