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AJ54 KNU

2004 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,280 mi
Last recorded47,280 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 KNU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2021 47,280 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft Boot Leaking Slightly

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Radiator Support Bracket Corroded and Snapped, but still secure and not affecting stability.

Pass 11 Jul 2019 45,251 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 43,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 43,533 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 40,364 miles

Nearside Rear fuel line slightly rusty

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear slight play in trailing arm bushes both sides

Fail 27 Oct 2017 40,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear fuel line slightly rusty

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear slight play in trailing arm bushes both sides

items in screen

mil light on

Pass 2 Nov 2016 38,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 34,550 miles

Items removed from windscreen before starting test.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 31,032 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 27,736 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 24,681 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 21,837 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 19,716 miles

Nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 29 Oct 2010 19,716 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front wiper blade split

Nearside front worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Nov 2009 17,853 miles

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

o/s/front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Fail 20 Nov 2009 17,853 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2008 14,690 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 10,356 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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AJ54 KNU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AJ54 KNU, 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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AJ54 KNU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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