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SF04JFW
2004 SUZUKI ALTO
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1061cc
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- Registration SF04JFW
- Manufacturer SUZUKI
- Model ALTO
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1061cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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104 Total Defects Recorded
13 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 51,207 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
27 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 49,044 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Inner sill covered in tape and thick black paint not allowing full inspection
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
2 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 41,153 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- vehicle under structure slightly corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides
- Offside Front Sub frame mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm
- Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides
- Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides
26 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 41,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle under structure slightly corroded
24 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 38,181 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
12 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 35,998 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas and all Suspension
- Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 34,079 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four worn and cracked (4.1.E.1)
- Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 34,079 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four worn and cracked (4.1.E.1)
20 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 32,291 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis,sills and vehicle components
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
14 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 31,695 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
- Vehicle has corrosion all round sills,chassis and components
- Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
- Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)
12 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 30,138 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 29,204 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
11 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 29,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
7 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 24,108 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
16 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,215 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2013 11 Jun 202616 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 17,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,301 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
23 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 11,902 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2010 11 Jun 202623 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 11,902 MI
11 Jun 202628 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 10,136 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
28 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 10,136 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
13 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 6,414 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2008 11 Jun 202613 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 6,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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SF04JFW was registered on 2004-07-28
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