MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,879 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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
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
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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))
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))
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
general corrosion under vehicle
general corrosion under vehicle
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
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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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