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DL04 DDA

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,993 mi
Last recorded74,993 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 DDA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2018 74,993 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front floor to sill corroded out side prescribed area

Offside Front body bumper damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,775 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 62,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s rear tyre under inflated

Pass 27 Apr 2016 51,113 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner chassis (6.1.A.1)

both front and rear coil springs are corrosing

front and rear suspension is corroding

offside front tyre is on 2mm tyre is wearing oninner edge and is perishing

rear exhaust silencer is corroding outer skin is coming off

Fail 25 Apr 2016 51,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner chassis (6.1.A.1)

adjust internal headlight aim switch

both front and rear coil springs are corrosing

front and rear suspension is corroding

offside front tyre is on 2mm tyre is wearing oninner edge and is perishing

rear exhaust silencer is corroding outer skin is coming off

Pass 22 Apr 2015 40,350 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 40,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 27,546 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 27,543 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 26,495 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 25,447 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 24,036 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 22,854 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 21,304 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,945 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 26 Mar 2008 19,945 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 27 Jul 2007 16,169 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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DL04 DDA is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DL04 DDA, 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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DL04 DDA is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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