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DF04 UAU

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,797 mi
Last recorded151,797 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 UAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 May 2016 151,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 May 2015 146,809 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 May 2015 146,809 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2014 137,480 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 May 2013 130,148 miles

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

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

both front inner rackends have slight play

Pass 25 May 2011 104,572 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 104,572 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 84,511 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 84,511 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 62,963 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 62,963 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 40,816 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 22,735 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 22,735 miles

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

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

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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DF04 UAU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DF04 UAU, 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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DF04 UAU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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