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DL04 GOU

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

48,145 mi
Last recorded48,145 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2019 48,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 46,472 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 20 Feb 2018 46,472 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,255 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 44,255 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 42,107 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 42,105 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipes painted.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 40,016 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 28,136 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 38,135 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 36,612 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

offside wiper rubber beginning to tear

Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,342 miles

all brake pipes rusty

rear shock absorbers oil stained

Fail 20 Jul 2011 34,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes rusty

rear shock absorbers oil stained

Pass 22 Jul 2010 31,074 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 31,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 27,373 miles

front brake discs rusty

front brake pipes rusty

slight weep rear shock absorbers

Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,244 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 22,989 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 17,800 miles

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on edges

slight corrosion on front brake discs

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 GOU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver 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 DL04 GOU, 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 GOU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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