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CV54 NEF

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

31,034 mi
Last recorded31,034 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2021 31,034 miles

Brake performance not tested due to hub (1.2.1 (g))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened hub rusted and split near shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity slightly damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension and chassis parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 30,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis and suspension very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 30,859 miles

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

Rear Brake performance not tested rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear most pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis and suspension very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 30,591 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer secured with wire. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer skin of rear silencer delaminated and corroded.

Rear axle and arms corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2019 30,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened Anti roll bar attachment, catelated nut and split pin heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer secured with wire. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer skin of rear silencer delaminated and corroded.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 30,491 miles

Many sections of suspension and braking coponents corroded indicating vehicle left standing for long periods

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Also has slight weaping of oil (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Rotor (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Only just met performance requirerments (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 30,242 miles

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

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

Many areas of Underside, suspension and braking components corroded

Nearside Rear Crack in Lamp Lens

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Top Dust cover corroded away (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust Silencer secondary skin corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2017 30,242 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Many areas of Underside, suspension and braking components corroded

Nearside Rear Crack in Lamp Lens

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Top Dust cover corroded away (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust Silencer secondary skin corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 29,564 miles

Exhaust system and brackets corroded

Front suspension and components corroded

Nearside rear lens cracked

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

Underneath corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 29,527 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system and brackets corroded

Front suspension and components corroded

Nearside rear lens cracked

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

Underneath corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 28,401 miles

Both front brake pipe ferrules corroded

Front suspension heavily corroded

Nearside rear lens cracked but does not show a white light

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Rear suspension heavily corroded

Unable to check wheel nuts and outer rims due to wheel trims fitted

Underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 26,611 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front suspension badly corroded and rear axle

off side fron tyre pressure low spare tyre is a different size

rear brake linings not checked

unable to check wheel nuts and outer whee rims due to trims fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2014 26,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front suspension badly corroded and rear axle

off side fron tyre pressure low spare tyre is a different size

rear brake linings not checked

unable to check wheel nuts and outer whee rims due to trims fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2013 24,889 miles

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)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare tyre defective

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front suspension corroded

off side wiper blade rubber not fully secure

please note that there are some testable items not fully check due to not assessable

rear silencer corroded

rear suspension springs corroded

slight damage to rear near side rear lens

Pass 4 Apr 2013 24,889 miles

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)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front suspension corroded

off side wiper blade rubber not fully secure

please note that there are some testable items not fully check due to not assessable

rear silencer corroded

rear suspension springs corroded

slight damage to rear near side rear lens

Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust silencer bably corroded

front brake calipers corroded both sides

front suspension badlycorroded both sides

hand brake cable supports badly corroded both sides

rear shock absorbers covers corroded both sides

unable to check rear hub bearings due to slight brake binding

unable to check wheel nuts and outer wheel rims due to trims fitted

unable to fully check rear steel brake pipes because not fully assessable

Fail 19 Apr 2012 23,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust silencer bably corroded

front brake calipers corroded both sides

front suspension badlycorroded both sides

hand brake cable supports badly corroded both sides

rear shock absorbers covers corroded both sides

unable to check rear hub bearings due to slight brake binding

unable to check wheel nuts and outer wheel rims due to trims fitted

unable to fully check rear steel brake pipes because not fully assessable

Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/r lamp has slight damage rear axle heavily corroded also front anti roll bar castle nut spliting pins heavily corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2011 20,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/r lamp has slight damage rear axle heavily corroded also front anti roll bar castle nut spliting pins heavily corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 18,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Apr 2009 16,183 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f brake pipe fercule slightly corroded.

radiator mounting corroded

rear axle beam slightly corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 12,995 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NEF is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NEF, 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 NEF is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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