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LR04 RXS

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

57,756 mi
Last recorded57,756 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 RXS
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 57,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 53,832 miles

Rear both rear inner wheel arches

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 53,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 11 May 2022 49,583 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side and off side rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 44,521 miles

General corrosion underside

brake discs all corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 39,620 miles

brake fluid like substance on brake pipes/abs unit- no visible leaks under pressure. advise to clean off

poor brake readings on rear

Fail 30 May 2019 39,620 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake fluid like substance on brake pipes/abs unit- no visible leaks under pressure. advise to clean off

poor brake readings on rear

Pass 9 Mar 2018 36,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 36,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 36,321 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 36,294 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe blowing (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 35,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & o/s/floor to sills (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 35,544 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & o/s/floor to sills (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,447 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 34,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 32,830 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 32,830 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,481 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 28,056 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,056 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,338 miles

front discs rusty on inner faces

Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,645 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,157 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 15,526 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 11,402 miles

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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LR04 RXS is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LR04 RXS, 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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What year was LR04 RXS registered?

LR04 RXS is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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