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BD54 VFY

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,480 mi
Last recorded86,480 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 86,480 miles

Front and rear under body slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both to cylinders and front both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust clamp broke and corroded

Sump pan corroded, oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 86,458 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both to cylinders and front both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust clamp broke and corroded

Sump pan corroded, oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 85,947 miles

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 84,999 miles

centre exhaust box corroded badly

Fail 21 Dec 2013 84,992 miles

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

centre exhaust box corroded badly

Pass 20 Dec 2012 79,581 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 70,448 miles

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

slight front brakes binding

Pass 16 Dec 2011 70,448 miles

slight front brakes binding

Pass 20 Dec 2010 60,998 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 47,948 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 36,886 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 23,776 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 VFY is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFY, 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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What year was BD54 VFY registered?

BD54 VFY is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is BD54 VFY safe to buy?

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