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DF04 WHJ

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,324 mi
Last recorded59,324 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 WHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 59,324 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 55,276 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavy cracks across tread

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear floor to under sill heavy corrosion (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear under sill to floor heavy corrosion (5.2.6)

exhaust middle box outer casing split

Fail 16 Jan 2016 55,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavy cracks across tread

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear floor to under sill heavy corrosion (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to rear under sill to floor heavy corrosion (5.2.6)

exhaust middle box outer casing split

Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,113 miles

exhaust back-box outer casing corroded

radiater bottom support bracket corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 49,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back-box outer casing corroded

radiater bottom support bracket corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jan 2014 45,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jan 2013 40,285 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 35,499 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 35,499 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 31,809 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 28,708 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 25,681 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 22,589 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 19,645 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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DF04 WHJ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WHJ, 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 WHJ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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