CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG04 CNE

2004 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

88,716 mi
Last recorded88,716 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 CNE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 88,716 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 88,634 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 88,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bothside (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 88,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 84,423 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 84,423 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 80,419 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 80,419 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 76,011 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 76,011 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 71,055 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 71,055 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 65,631 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 65,631 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 59,817 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 55,311 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak to engine

surface corrosion to underside

radiator leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2012 53,595 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2012 53,595 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 51,046 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 46,257 miles

o/s rear tyre perrished

Fail 8 Jan 2011 46,168 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 9 Jan 2010 37,358 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 32,123 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2009 32,123 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,385 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,779 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
Full Suzuki Alto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG04 CNE is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 BG04 CNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG04 CNE?

You can check the full history of BG04 CNE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG04 CNE registered?

BG04 CNE is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is BG04 CNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG04 CNE shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG04 CNE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG04 CNE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.