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BG53 ZGE

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,277 mi
Last recorded68,277 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 68,277 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear bumper support & offside front inner sill covered with sealants

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 68,277 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear bumper support & offside front inner sill covered with sealants

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,283 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 57,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 47,043 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 41,412 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre age cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,600 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,240 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 22,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 14,284 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 11,113 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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BG53 ZGE is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZGE, 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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BG53 ZGE is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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