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BG04 PWL

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,596 mi
Last recorded45,596 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 45,596 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 40,551 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2016 35,753 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 30,670 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 27,386 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 27,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 27,318 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear silencer box outer skin corroded but not leaking.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 23,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front exhaust section has some deterioration

n/s/r tyre has slight age cracks to the inner wall

rear exhaust section has some deterioration

Pass 24 Apr 2013 23,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust section has some deterioration

n/s/r tyre has slight age cracks to the inner wall

rear exhaust section has some deterioration

Pass 17 Apr 2012 21,239 miles

EXHAUST MIDDLE BOX RUSTY

FRONT DISCS RUSTY

Pass 11 Apr 2011 19,834 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,043 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 14,729 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 12,938 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 10,144 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 89,252 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 PWL is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PWL, 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 PWL is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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