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DG54 HWV

2004 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

65,590 mi
Last recorded65,590 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 HWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 65,590 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 65,590 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecurely mounted to housing ,inside of joint dry no grease inside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 57,099 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 57,097 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation lagging 41% (1.2.1 (d))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 57,093 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation lagging 33% (1.2.1 (d))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 57,091 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation lagging 33% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 49,712 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 49,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicating fault ,was obscured by insulation tape (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation lagging 37% (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation lagging 40% (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear inner brake pipes corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 49,170 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 49,168 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange infront of cat leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall torn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/13 on 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 46,540 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 46,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to osr hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 46,458 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 41,671 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 41,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Shock absorbers likely to become detached excessively corroded and fractured (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 37,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 37,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 33,213 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

VARIOUS SURFACE CORROSION TO BODY AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Fail 24 Sep 2018 33,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

VARIOUS SURFACE CORROSION TO BODY AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 23 Sep 2017 26,650 miles

Rear fuel pipe corroded

both front wiper blades split on ends

Central exhaust heat shield corroded/broken

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

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

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

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 17,036 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 17,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 8,198 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 7,612 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 7,260 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 7,001 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 6,413 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 5,791 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 5,166 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 5,165 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 3,854 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 2,876 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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DG54 HWV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 DG54 HWV, 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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DG54 HWV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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