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BC04 TYZ

2004 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

52,597 mi
Last recorded52,597 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 TYZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 52,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroding

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside inner sill corroding

exhaust corroding ,silencer casings coming adrift

Fail 15 Nov 2019 52,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroding

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside inner sill corroding

exhaust corroding ,silencer casings coming adrift

Pass 8 Aug 2018 48,196 miles

Central Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded - not blowing or in-secure

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened anti-tramp bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 48,187 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened anti-tramp bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 45,863 miles

Front wiper blades splitting

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 45,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front wiper blades splitting

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 39,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rear section corroded

remaining steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2016 39,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear section corroded

remaining steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2015 36,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

both rear coil springs corroding

exhaust rear section corroded

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2015 36,652 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

both rear coil springs corroding

exhaust rear section corroded

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2014 34,447 miles

corrosion to front coil springs

exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded and loose

rear wiper arm broken and missing

Fail 20 Aug 2014 34,447 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

corrosion to front coil springs

cracking to tread of o/s/r tyre

exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded and loose

rear wiper arm broken and missing

Pass 22 Jun 2013 59,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 30,878 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 30,829 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,364 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 26,364 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 21,153 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 16,114 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 16,114 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,219 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 12,161 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 9,711 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 TYZ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TYZ, 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 TYZ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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