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DN54 SGV

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,382 mi
Last recorded65,382 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 SGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 65,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody covered in sealant (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 65,380 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody covered in sealant (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 60,877 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

back box corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 56,067 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower radiator mounting corroded but secure

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine has oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Front Coil spring corroded coil springs corroded but intact (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has play but is not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded coil springs corroded but intact (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 56,067 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower radiator mounting corroded but secure

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine has oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Front Coil spring corroded coil springs corroded but intact (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has play but is not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded coil springs corroded but intact (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 46,286 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through inner wing to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside engine mount corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in wax oil making it hard to test some items

Fail 8 Jan 2019 46,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through inner wing to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside engine mount corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in wax oil making it hard to test some items

Pass 18 Dec 2017 36,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear perished on outer wall

Pass 19 Dec 2016 35,217 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 34,071 miles

Brake pipes waxoyl over

exhaust box getting weak

oil leak

radiator support panel weak

vehicle Waxoyl

Fail 19 Dec 2015 34,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting point (2.4.A.3)

exhaust box getting weak

oil leak

radiator support panel weak

vehicle Waxoyl

Brake pipes waxoyl over

Pass 3 Jan 2015 32,811 miles

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

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

exhaust getting weak

slight binding on both rear brakes

Pass 30 Dec 2013 31,573 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 29,973 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 27,832 miles

Front & rear exhaust sections deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2012 27,823 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front & rear exhaust sections deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2011 24,292 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 20,448 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 20,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 15,906 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 12,578 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DN54 SGV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN54 SGV, 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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DN54 SGV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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