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DF04 XLJ

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,084 mi
Last recorded41,084 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,084 miles

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

corrosion rear exhaust section

Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,828 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 37,828 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,211 miles

n/s/rear and o/s/rear tyres outer walls cracked.

Fail 29 Feb 2012 35,211 miles

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

n/s/rear and o/s/rear tyres outer walls cracked.

Fail 25 Feb 2011 32,327 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)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,327 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 29,374 miles

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

rear tyre walls starting to crack

Fail 24 Feb 2010 29,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyre walls starting to crack

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,386 miles

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

both rear tyre side walls cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2009 26,386 miles

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

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

both rear tyre side walls cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2008 22,297 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,297 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 20 Mar 2007 17,213 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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DF04 XLJ 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 XLJ, 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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What year was DF04 XLJ registered?

DF04 XLJ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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