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BG04 MWP

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

44,185 mi
Last recorded44,185 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2022 44,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached shock to hub mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 43,654 miles

Nearside Front bracket for anti roll bar fixing rusty

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2020 43,066 miles

rear exhaust box very rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2020 43,064 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear brakes (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2019 41,686 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2019 41,685 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2018 39,144 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged both rear wheels slightly out of shape (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres very badly cracked and worn on edges

both rear tyres badly cracked and stone cuts in tread

Fail 6 Feb 2018 39,144 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section broken (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Road wheel slightly damaged both rear wheels slightly out of shape (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres very badly cracked and worn on edges

both rear tyres badly cracked and stone cuts in tread

Pass 2 Feb 2017 36,346 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 3 mm tread

Fail 25 Jan 2017 36,258 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 rear metal brackets broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from joiner to hose marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake slight binding

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 3 mm tread

Pass 1 Feb 2016 32,410 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 27,094 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 27,094 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 21,950 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 21,950 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 18,035 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 12,726 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 8,692 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 8,692 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 4,583 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 3,560 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 1,714 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 1,604 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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BG04 MWP is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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