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BF54 BJK

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

35,623 mi
Last recorded35,623 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 BJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 35,623 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacement (6.3.1d)

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

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

advise oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2018 35,623 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacement (6.3.1d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2017 30,967 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front accident damage

Oil leak ()

high level stop lamp inop

Fail 24 Feb 2017 30,963 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front accident damage

Oil leak ()

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 26 Feb 2016 25,787 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust deteriated

nail in o/s/r tyre and sidewall deteriation advise replacement

Fail 26 Feb 2016 25,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust deteriated

nail in o/s/r tyre and sidewall deteriation advise replacement

Pass 3 Mar 2015 21,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 95,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 11,809 miles

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

air bag light on

o/s/f accident damage

Fail 4 Jan 2013 11,806 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

o/s/f accident damage

Pass 1 Mar 2012 9,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

airbag warning light on this will become a failiure item later this year

headlight aim just within limits

Fail 1 Mar 2012 9,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

airbag warning light on this will become a failiure item later this year

headlight aim just within limits

Pass 18 Feb 2011 5,808 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

front of car damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2010 2,654 miles

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

accedent damage to front of car

air bag light on

Fail 18 Feb 2010 2,654 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

accedent damage to front of car

air bag light on

Pass 10 Nov 2007 2,652 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

Fail 5 Nov 2007 2,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

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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BF54 BJK is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BF54 BJK, 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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BF54 BJK is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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