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BC04 NEU

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,743 mi
Last recorded62,743 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 NEU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 62,743 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 62,449 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 60,561 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 60,536 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 58,771 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 58,715 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 56,858 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 56,832 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 54,956 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 51,825 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 48,098 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 44,974 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 44,897 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 27,664 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre exhaust silencer corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 27,664 miles

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

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 23,330 miles

front brake discs are lipped

Fail 22 Jul 2013 23,330 miles

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

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

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 11 Jul 2012 17,375 miles

both front brake discs are pitted inner surface

nearside front tyre is perishing outer sidewall

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 11,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2010 6,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 6,070 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 5,462 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 3,867 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 2,899 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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BC04 NEU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BC04 NEU, 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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What year was BC04 NEU registered?

BC04 NEU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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