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BG04 XJL

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,949 mi
Last recorded118,949 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 118,949 miles

Drivers seat damaged

Front brake pads very much on limit

Management light on

Nearside front top mount slightly rough

Offside front brake binding slightly

Play in both steering arms

Play lower engine mount

Rear exhaust mount broken

Underbody corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 118,947 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end - split pin broken flush with thread (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Drivers seat damaged

Front brake pads very much on limit

Management light on

Nearside front top mount slightly rough

Offside front brake binding slightly

Play in both steering arms

Play lower engine mount

Rear exhaust mount broken

Underbody corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 110,299 miles

near side front tyre low

Fail 16 May 2016 110,299 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre low rack slight play exhaust slight blow x 2

Pass 27 May 2015 101,561 miles

both front steering arms have slight play

centre exhaust has slight leak

n/s/f cv boot has a pin hole to limit

Pass 2 Jun 2014 92,792 miles

floor corroded, osf track rod has play in ball joint, nsf ball joint has play, os ball joint very slight play

Fail 28 May 2014 92,648 miles

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

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

floor corroded, osf track rod has play in ball joint, nsf ball joint has play, os ball joint very slight play

Pass 28 May 2013 82,458 miles

battery loose in clamps, exhaust deteriorating & leaking, floors corroded, both ball joint covers cracking, slight play in rack joints, front inner pads look on limit

Pass 23 May 2012 71,672 miles

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

front discs poor, front pads worn, centre & rear floor corroded, nsf tyre on limit edge, centre exhaust slight blow, exhaust deteriating & rear hanger broken

Fail 23 May 2012 71,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs poor, front pads worn, centre & rear floor corroded, nsf tyre on limit edge, centre exhaust slight blow, exhaust deteriating & rear hanger broken

Pass 10 Jun 2011 60,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 54,681 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 54,681 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,455 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 40,948 miles

near/side and off/side wing mirror slight obstructed view

off/side dip beam has been adjusted

off/side/rear tyre perished and tread on 2 mm

rear wiper blade loose and arm seized

Fail 7 Jun 2008 40,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

near/side and off/side wing mirror slight obstructed view

off/side dip beam has been adjusted

off/side/rear tyre perished and tread on 2 mm

rear wiper blade loose and arm seized

Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,909 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 31,905 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside head lamp has temp repair

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 XJL is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XJL, 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 XJL is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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