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DE54 KXU

2004 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,516 mi
Last recorded65,516 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 KXU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 65,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Front and Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 65,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Front and Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 63,921 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust section outer skin deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2021 63,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust section outer skin deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2020 62,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear x2 per side (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section outer skin also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 62,469 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear x2 per side (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section outer skin also deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 60,068 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced only surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 57,499 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 57,499 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 49,979 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 49,978 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 44,246 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 44,246 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 38,146 miles

damage to offside wing mirror

Fail 20 Nov 2014 38,043 miles

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

damage to offside wing mirror

Pass 15 Nov 2013 32,339 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to offside mirror glass

Pass 26 Nov 2012 28,719 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 25,121 miles

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

front brake discs worn

wipers wont self park

Fail 10 Nov 2011 25,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front discs corroded

rear section of exhaust corroded

windscreen seal insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2010 19,134 miles

drivers mirror damaged but doesnt restrict view to rear

Pass 5 Nov 2009 15,294 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise both rear tyres worn on inner shoulder

advise corrosion to nsf brake disc

Fail 10 Nov 2008 10,919 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 10,919 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 6,589 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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DE54 KXU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE54 KXU, 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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DE54 KXU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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