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BC04 UBP

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

119,416 mi
Last recorded119,416 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2025 119,416 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill section X1 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill section X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 116,181 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 116,181 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of front suspension (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 113,042 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Off side central floor location (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 113,040 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to off side brake pipe condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Off side central floor location (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 109,530 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 103,816 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 99,662 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 99,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 95,886 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 95,880 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 92,115 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 92,115 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 87,499 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 87,499 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 81,592 miles

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

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

under side and brake pipes under sealed

Pass 24 Jun 2015 76,690 miles

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

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

radiator bottom mounting is deteriorating

rear brake pipes have been greased

Pass 24 Jun 2014 71,117 miles

front and brake pipes slighty corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,550 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes are starting to drteriorate

front bottom suspension arms starting to corrod

Pass 25 Jun 2012 61,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,539 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,771 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 41,655 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,165 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 26,877 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 UBP is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BC04 UBP, 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 UBP is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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