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DF54 DHM

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,406 mi
Last recorded80,406 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 DHM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2016 80,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,929 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 May 2015 76,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 68,717 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 68,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 64,529 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 64,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 57,655 miles

BRAKE FLUID LOW...CORROSION TO EXHAUST

Fail 29 May 2012 57,655 miles

BRAKE FLUID LOW...CORROSION TO EXHAUST

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 47,255 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 47,250 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres worn on edges..rear tyres cracked..corrosion exhaust

Pass 14 May 2010 36,498 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 17,538 miles

N/s front tyre has a cut in the outer wall but no cords exposed

Pass 3 Apr 2008 28,769 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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DF54 DHM 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 DF54 DHM, 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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DF54 DHM is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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