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DL04 GPZ

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,366 mi
Last recorded63,366 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2018 63,366 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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear inner sills heavly corroded but not in a prescribed area

n/s/r tyre 3mm and perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Nov 2017 62,207 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

n/s/f inner sill corroded to a hole but not in a prescribed area

rear tyres started to perish

Fail 15 Nov 2017 62,202 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

n/s/f inner sill corroded to a hole but not in a prescribed area

rear tyres started to perish

Pass 15 Nov 2016 61,101 miles

inner sills corroded

n/s/r tyre tread 2mm

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Nov 2015 59,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 57,800 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 57,791 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2013 56,594 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 56,594 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 56,215 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 50,511 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 50,511 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 43,981 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

engine sump very corroded

radiator support mount broken

rear to front brake pipes has heavy application of grease

Pass 20 Jul 2011 43,981 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

engine sump very corroded

radiator support mount broken

rear to front brake pipes has heavy application of grease

Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,663 miles

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

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

both front arm slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2010 37,660 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front arm slightly corroded

o/s/f brake disc warn

Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,749 miles

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

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

front lower arms slightley corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2008 26,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

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

front lower arms slightley corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2007 20,261 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 20,261 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

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 GPZ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GPZ, 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 GPZ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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