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BC53 HYR

2004 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,580 mi
Last recorded53,580 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 HYR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 53,580 miles

E.M.Light staying on

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

Rear exhaust box corroded not blowing

Pass 28 Aug 2015 53,580 miles

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Aug 2015 53,580 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Aug 2014 53,580 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 53,580 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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

ESP warning light on the dash

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

drivers seat back rest foam broken away and metal frame come through

engine has small oil leak

o/s/f tyre has a puncture

Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,551 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 53,413 miles

engine light on

Fail 7 Aug 2012 53,411 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,755 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 48,688 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside 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 12 Aug 2010 45,256 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 42,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2009 34,388 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 27,436 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 18,733 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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BC53 HYR is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Blue 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 BC53 HYR, 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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BC53 HYR is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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