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CW04 AOV

2004 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,836 mi
Last recorded77,836 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 AOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,836 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 77,744 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 68,049 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 67,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 62,065 miles

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

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Offside front tyre worn on outer and inner edges. Raised tread pattern recording a measurment below 1.6mm.

Rear brake pipes corroded. Rear brake backing plates corroded.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 62,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,631 miles

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

Front exhaust casing loose

Nsr brake drum backplate corroded

Osr brake drum backplate corroded

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 55,627 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine management light on

Nsr brake drum backplate corroded

Osr brake drum backplate corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2011 44,856 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 32,223 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 24,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brakes binding slightly.

n/s rear tyre, sidewall cracked- NO CORDS SHOWING.

windscreen chipped- not excessive.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,594 miles

front brakes binding slightly.

n/s rear tyre, sidewall cracked- NO CORDS SHOWING.

windscreen chipped- not excessive.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,027 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s & n/s rear tyres cracked slightly - NO CORDS SHOWING.

Pass 14 Jul 2007 15,282 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 13,838 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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CW04 AOV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CW04 AOV, 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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CW04 AOV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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