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AX54 BJE

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,839 mi
Last recorded140,839 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 BJE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2020 140,839 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 136,470 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 136,458 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 131,183 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 131,183 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 127,140 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 120,376 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 114,584 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 114,584 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 107,474 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 99,399 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 99,397 miles

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 91,250 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 77,394 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 63,598 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,495 miles

metal plate to o/s front antiroll bar corrosion starting

n/s rear tyre down to 1.6mm on inner edge will soon require replacement

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

rear shockabsorbers small staining

small buckle n/s rear road wheel

Pass 10 Sep 2007 31,937 miles

new discs and pads fitted to front

rear brakes feel a little out of ajustment

rear number plate starting to fade

rear shockabsorbers small staining

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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AX54 BJE is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AX54 BJE, 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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AX54 BJE is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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