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BC04 UBT

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,090 mi
Last recorded79,090 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 79,090 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 79,090 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 65,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,314 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 61,277 miles

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 61,277 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,995 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 56,294 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 53,321 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 53,321 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 50,199 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 47,078 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 44,560 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 42,089 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 38,840 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,840 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 35,681 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 35,681 miles

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

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

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 UBT is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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