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BG04 AYJ

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,689 mi
Last recorded93,689 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 AYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 93,689 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 90,705 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 89,706 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 89,680 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 73,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 65,969 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 58,910 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs wearing

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear shocks

Fail 26 Apr 2011 58,910 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs wearing

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear shocks

Pass 26 Apr 2010 49,922 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT AT THE ENDS

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODING WITH AGE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEAR SIDE FRONT BUMPER END

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Fail 26 Apr 2010 49,922 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT AT THE ENDS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODING WITH AGE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEAR SIDE FRONT BUMPER END

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,225 miles

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

front number plate deteriorated

nearside wiper blade split

rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 26 Apr 2008 30,022 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 29,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 21,516 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 21,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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BG04 AYJ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG04 AYJ, 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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BG04 AYJ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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