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BD54 VFP

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,271 mi
Last recorded101,271 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 VFP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 101,271 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 101,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges both

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 90,814 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 90,814 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 80,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 70,612 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 54,986 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,729 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 40,729 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,111 miles

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

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

front disc corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 27,686 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 27,686 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 24,438 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 19,786 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 VFP is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VFP, 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 VFP is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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