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DL04 JFA

2004 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,126 mi
Last recorded96,126 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 JFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 96,126 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Aug 2018 96,081 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2017 88,436 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2017 88,436 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,527 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Offside front brake binding slightly, not showing on rbt

Fail 9 Aug 2016 81,527 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Offside front brake binding slightly, not showing on rbt

Pass 6 Aug 2015 74,260 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Brake pipe slightly corroded Center and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on dash

Fail 6 Aug 2015 74,260 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Brake pipe slightly corroded Center and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on dash

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 68,935 miles

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front door handle poor opperation

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front door handle damaged

Offside front wheel slightly buckled

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2013 63,187 miles

Drivers front dorr handle broken but still ablke to open door front outside and inside

Exhaust corroded

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 58,114 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 53,807 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 53,807 miles

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2010 51,055 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 47,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2008 38,375 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 28,352 miles

STRONG ADVISE-Front discs corroded

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 JFA is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JFA, 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 JFA is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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