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BF54 JFZ

2004 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,002 mi
Last recorded58,002 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 JFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 58,002 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

parking brake lever has slight travel

rear floor area corrode

Fail 24 Oct 2020 58,002 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake lever has slight travel

rear floor area corrode

Pass 8 Oct 2019 53,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

surface rust floor area

Pass 12 Sep 2018 48,109 miles

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

Surface rust underneath.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 43,844 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 43,345 miles

Body has slight corrosion several areas (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn o/s and n/s outer (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 43,328 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened o/s front mounting bracket (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion several areas (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 40,777 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 40,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 40,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 38,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 38,106 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 35,150 miles

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

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

several underbody sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 35,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

several underbody sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 31,977 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 31,977 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 28,789 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 25,269 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,055 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 17,641 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 13,473 miles

n/s door mirror is insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2007 13,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s door mirror is insecure

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 JFZ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JFZ, 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 JFZ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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