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BD54 FFM

2004 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,200 mi
Last recorded108,200 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 FFM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 108,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 105,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front body slight damaged

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under body slight corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2016 105,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front body slight damaged

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under body slight corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 102,649 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 102,649 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 98,754 miles

Front bumper insecure

Coolant leak

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front end accident damage upper c/member

Fail 20 Nov 2014 98,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front end accident damage upper c/member

Pass 23 Nov 2013 95,980 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

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

front end accident repair. front lower cross member slight damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2013 95,980 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

front end accident repair. front lower cross member slight damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2012 93,492 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 85,436 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 85,435 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 62,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,271 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

O/S front tyre inner edge wearing

front brake discs inner faces corroding

Fail 3 Mar 2009 32,718 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

N/S front tyre inner edge wearing

front brake discs inner faces corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2008 23,195 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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BD54 FFM is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BD54 FFM, 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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BD54 FFM is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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