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2004 SUZUKI ALTO
General Information
- Registration SW04WJM
- Manufacturer SUZUKI
- Model ALTO
- Year 2004
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1061cc
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- Expired 09 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 53,826 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- engine management light on
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- nearside rear brake holding slightly
6 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 38,373 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2016 9 Jun 202629 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 38,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
21 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 34,624 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2015 9 Jun 202615 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 34,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,938 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2014 9 Jun 20261 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 27,599 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2014 9 Jun 20263 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,118 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2013 9 Jun 202624 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 24,118 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
3 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,895 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 20,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,362 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 17,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,213 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
25 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 10,462 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2008 9 Jun 202625 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 10,462 MI
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SW04WJM was registered on 2004-07-29
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