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BF04 FMP

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

57,850 mi
Last recorded57,850 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 FMP
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 57,850 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 57,850 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 51,886 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 51,885 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2019 44,905 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 44,905 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 36,258 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 32,120 miles

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

Rear EXHAUST CORROSION

Fail 24 Oct 2017 32,099 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)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALLS (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear EXHAUST CORROSION

Pass 26 Sep 2016 25,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 25,827 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 22,012 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)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 22,012 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working fitted bulb free of charge. (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 19,358 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 19,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 14,352 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 11,752 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 9,927 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 9,927 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 8,577 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 5,958 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 5,153 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 4,480 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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BF04 FMP is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BF04 FMP, 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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BF04 FMP is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 March 2004.

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