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DG54 SBX

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,039 mi
Last recorded76,039 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 SBX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 76,039 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 61,535 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

did not lock on rear both service brakes

under floor inner sill surface rust by steering/suspension/brakes

Pass 4 Aug 2017 53,713 miles

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 52,217 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 52,214 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)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 49,710 miles

n/s/r outer tyre wall starting to split/perish

Fail 22 Jul 2015 49,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r and both front wheels slightly tight in rotation

n/s/r outer tyre wall starting to split/perish

Pass 9 Jul 2014 46,820 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,211 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,343 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,471 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,957 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 25,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,578 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 16,310 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 SBX is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DG54 SBX, 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 SBX is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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