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BF54 OEM

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,717 mi
Last recorded70,717 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 70,717 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 70,716 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 67,910 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 61,257 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 61,256 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 58,303 miles

rear tyres perished

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2011 52,046 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 52,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,513 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,265 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,663 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 OEM is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OEM, 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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What year was BF54 OEM registered?

BF54 OEM is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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