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AG04 LHV

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,295 mi
Last recorded84,295 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 LHV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2023 84,295 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing excessively corroded

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

floor pan/sill corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2022 82,492 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar bush mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside floor pan corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2022 82,491 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar bush mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside floor pan corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2021 79,836 miles

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

rear exhaust pipe rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2021 79,836 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

rear exhaust pipe rusty

Pass 20 May 2020 78,895 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2020 78,893 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 75,885 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to rear wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 75,882 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to rear wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2018 66,059 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2018 66,059 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre , screw in tread

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs , faces very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 31 May 2017 54,359 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,747 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 45,740 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 39,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 39,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Both front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 34,653 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 29,822 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 25,193 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 20,154 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 14,630 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 9,547 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 4,660 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 3,676 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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AG04 LHV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AG04 LHV, 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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AG04 LHV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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