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BF54 BJV

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,124 mi
Last recorded110,124 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 BJV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2025 110,124 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/floor corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/floor corroded to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 90,869 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 90,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (MARKED) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 78,621 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 78,618 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 67,564 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 67,563 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 63,022 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 63,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 61,810 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 61,806 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner SILL CORRODED & HOLED

Pass 6 Jan 2020 60,567 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 56,108 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 51,047 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 46,712 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 43,577 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive antiroll bar baracket (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 38,303 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 38,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 35,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,561 miles

front, centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2011 26,879 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake disc inner faces heavily pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2011 26,879 miles

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

both front brake disc inner faces heavily pitted

Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,624 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 19,645 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 15,887 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 12,111 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 12,111 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 BJV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJV, 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 BJV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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