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BF54 JHZ

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,913 mi
Last recorded66,913 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 66,913 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 66,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 64,744 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 58,013 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 57,974 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working Both side. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 48,796 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 40,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 39,376 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 39,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ball joint dust cover damaged (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hold in the center pipe (7.1.2)

Exhuast is in very poor conditon

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 37,185 miles

rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2015 37,172 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2014 34,311 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 34,311 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 30,638 miles

rear tyre walls perished and cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2012 27,612 miles

rear tyre walls perished and cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2011 23,517 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 19,568 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 19,568 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 15,714 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 12,099 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 7,609 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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BF54 JHZ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF54 JHZ, 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 JHZ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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