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BG53 KUY

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,736 mi
Last recorded71,736 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 KUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 71,736 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 71,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,699 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,068 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 60,068 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 54,691 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 36,922 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 35,646 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,646 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 35,646 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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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BG53 KUY is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG53 KUY, 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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What year was BG53 KUY registered?

BG53 KUY is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is BG53 KUY safe to buy?

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