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BG04 NLZ

2004 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,879 mi
Last recorded95,879 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 NLZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 95,879 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 95,879 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 93,694 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust front pipe heavily deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside corroded in places

Fail 9 Jan 2024 93,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust front pipe heavily deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside corroded in places

Pass 16 Jan 2023 92,519 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 92,518 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 90,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear floor section corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 90,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear floor section corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 87,927 miles

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

Nearside floor section corrosion

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 85,392 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 85,392 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 82,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear cracking on wall

Nearside Rear floor corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 82,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear cracking on wall

Nearside Rear floor corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 80,612 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 80,150 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2015 79,283 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2015 79,283 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 78,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyre walls starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Oct 2013 73,690 miles

Coolant leak

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit(2mm)

offside rear tyre has perishing to sidewall

Fail 17 Oct 2013 73,690 miles

Coolant leak

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit(2mm)

offside rear tyre has perishing to sidewall

Pass 2 Nov 2012 66,005 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 56,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 56,894 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 46,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 46,671 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,201 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 30,362 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 NLZ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NLZ, 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 NLZ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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