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BC04 TMY

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

54,279 mi
Last recorded54,279 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2018 54,279 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres worn close to requirements and badly perished

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger snapped but system still supported

Pass 5 Apr 2017 52,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 49,851 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 49,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 46,165 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 46,165 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 42,581 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 42,581 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,248 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 40,248 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 37,563 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 37,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,105 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 34,105 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,862 miles

Front discs slightly worn pitted.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 25,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear tyres cracking on wall of tyres

Pass 2 Jul 2008 17,041 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 14,503 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 TMY is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TMY, 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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BC04 TMY is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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