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BD54 VFN

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

33,261 mi
Last recorded33,261 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 VFN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2026 33,261 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake requires attention

Pass 23 Nov 2023 32,616 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 31,350 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 29,884 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 28,140 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 28,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases before cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 26,525 miles

Nearside Inner cv boot has a small hole

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 24,980 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 22,775 miles

Exhaust blowing slightly before cat and rear silencer outer skin corroded away

Radiator support bracket corroded

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 21,472 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2016 21,472 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2015 20,072 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

General corrosion around all suspension components

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2015 20,012 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

General corrosion around all suspension components

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 18,091 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 15,964 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2012 13,630 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 10,937 miles

Front discs corroded on inner face

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 7,897 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 6,359 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 5,014 miles

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 4 Dec 2007 4,370 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 4,370 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VFN is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BD54 VFN, 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 VFN is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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