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BC04 UBR

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,770 mi
Last recorded36,770 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 36,770 miles

interior rear-view mirror missing.

off-side rear door handle just servicable.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 35,363 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

off-side rear door handle just servicable.

rear view mirror missing

Fail 8 Oct 2014 35,351 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

off-side rear door handle just servicable.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,987 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 30,974 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 29,328 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 27,833 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,401 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,728 miles

both wiper blades split slightly on front

Pass 6 Sep 2008 16,180 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 40,667 miles

hand brake travel high

Fail 8 Sep 2007 40,667 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel high

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 UBR is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UBR, 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 UBR registered?

BC04 UBR is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 July 2004.

Is BC04 UBR safe to buy?

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