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DL04 DXK

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,478 mi
Last recorded86,478 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 DXK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2015 86,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Outer Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

n/s o/s backing sills corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2014 81,034 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r tyre perished

some underbody corrosion

weld repair heavily undersealed makeing hard to inspect

Fail 30 Jan 2014 81,033 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r tyre perished

some underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2013 75,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes covered in grease making hard to inspect ??

n/s o/s front lower wishbones corroded but still within limits ???

n/s/f tyre slight perrished side wall no ply or cord showing

under side of car slight corrosion ???

Pass 18 Jul 2012 75,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

battery loose

n/s/r tyre cracking

no split pins in track rod ends

o/s/f inner cv boot clip missing

spare tyre flat

Fail 17 Jul 2012 75,116 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

battery loose

n/s/r tyre cracking

no split pins in track rod ends

o/s/f inner cv boot clip missing

spare tyre flat

Fail 16 Jun 2011 71,567 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,567 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 67,719 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 67,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,392 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 56,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust slight blow middle section and back box corroded.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,885 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 37,584 miles

REAR FOOT BRAKE SLIGHTLY DOWN ON EFFIC FOR THIS VEHICLE

front brakes lightly binding discs worn and pitted advise new pads and discs surface corrosion to brake hose ferrals

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 DXK 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 DL04 DXK, 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 DXK is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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