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2004 SUZUKI ALTO
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- Registration AX04LBL
- Manufacturer SUZUKI
- Model ALTO
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1061cc
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- Expired 17 Mar 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 112,055 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Under body and sill areas slightly corroded
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 103,926 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside 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))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 103,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside 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))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
15 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 96,844 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Underside of vehicle corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
15 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 96,843 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake performance unable to be tested No reading recorded at offside rear - unable to proceed with test (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Underside of vehicle corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
9 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,069 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
8 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 79,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
15 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 52,845 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))
26 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 49,713 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2021 15 Jun 202618 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 47,239 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2020 15 Jun 20267 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 44,413 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- under body and suspension components have wide spread surface corrosion
6 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 44,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- under body and suspension components have wide spread surface corrosion
13 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 43,724 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- inner part of the front brake discs (part corroded)
- exhaust system showing corrosion.
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)
10 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 43,718 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- inner part of the front brake discs (part corroded)
- exhaust system showing corrosion.
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)
18 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,494 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- advise condition of rear exhaust box
17 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 42,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- advise condition of rear exhaust box
1 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,031 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 40,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,001 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
3 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,452 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
3 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 32,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
25 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,999 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
26 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,701 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
10 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 24,725 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
27 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,782 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2010 15 Jun 202615 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 16,273 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 13,073 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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AX04LBL was registered on 2004-05-18
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