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DG04 YGJ

2004 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,972 mi
Last recorded94,972 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 YGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 94,972 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 92,724 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 92,670 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 86,084 miles

engine light on

o/s/f tyre starting to split on edges+tread/n/s/r tyer cracking on side walls

Fail 15 Jan 2015 86,084 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre starting to split on edges+tread/n/s/r tyer cracking on side walls

Pass 31 Jan 2014 79,879 miles

engine light on

n/s/f + rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight under car corrosion but not holed

Fail 28 Jan 2014 79,874 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

engine light on

n/s/f + rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight under car corrosion but not holed

Pass 30 Jan 2013 74,067 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Fail 29 Jan 2013 74,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2012 66,481 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 66,481 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 58,255 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 50,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 45,479 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 45,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,405 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 45,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,014 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 36,014 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DG04 YGJ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DG04 YGJ, 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 DG04 YGJ registered?

DG04 YGJ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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