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BG04 ZHH

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,265 mi
Last recorded105,265 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 105,265 miles

EML Light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 105,205 miles

Front front brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

EML Light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 90,425 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 65,330 miles

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oil leak

Fail 30 May 2016 65,330 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,479 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 48,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 43,198 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 34,382 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 34,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 28,495 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 28,491 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2011 26,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2010 22,828 miles

exhaust backbox outer skin peeling away

offside trackrod end gaitor split

Pass 16 Mar 2009 19,251 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 19,251 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 17,527 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 14,303 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 ZHH is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZHH, 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 ZHH is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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