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BD53 OFZ

2004 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,380 mi
Last recorded48,380 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 OFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2018 48,380 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower arm, rear mounting area. (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion along floors to sills.

Corrosion around rear trailing arm mountings.

Corrosion to and around front bumper mountings.

Corrosion to fuel pipes at nearside rear.

Corrosion to offside rear trailing arm.

Corrosion to rear coils springs and mountings.

Corrosion/wear to front brake discs.

Engine management light on.

Metal in nearside rear tyre.

Noise from rear brakes.

Offside front tyre appears to have been run flat.

Oil leak.

Rear brake back plates corroded.

Tailgate struts weak.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 45,631 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 45,630 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Bonnet catch seized

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 42,261 miles

Both front lower suspension arms heavily corroded

Both rear suspension springs corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2016 42,260 miles

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

Both front lower suspension arms heavily corroded

Both rear suspension springs corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 40,061 miles

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 40,061 miles

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 38,563 miles

Both rear suspension springs corroded

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2014 38,563 miles

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

Both rear suspension springs corroded

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 36,907 miles

Engine sump leaking

Various suspension parts corroding heavily

Pass 9 Feb 2012 34,866 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 34,866 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2011 31,207 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 28,079 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 26,303 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 23,999 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 21,520 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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BD53 OFZ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BD53 OFZ, 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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BD53 OFZ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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