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BC04 UBM

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,762 mi
Last recorded67,762 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 UBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,762 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 67,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 65,257 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 65,217 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,773 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 58,248 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 53,632 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f flexy secure with cable tie

play in n/s rack arm

underside corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,028 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 51,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 44,259 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 44,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,887 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 31,427 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall and worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2008 31,415 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall and worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2007 24,084 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 UBM is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UBM, 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 UBM is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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