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BG54 CWA

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,695 mi
Last recorded61,695 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 CWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2021 61,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, outside 30 cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 56,411 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside are perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear is corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.8mm worn smooth on edges 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner sill is corroded and holed

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 56,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn sooth on edges 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside are perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear is corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.8mm worn smooth on edges 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner sill is corroded and holed

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 40,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 40,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 40,424 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 39,868 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 39,324 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 39,324 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened mounting point corroded away from body advised not to drive (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2015 38,588 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 38,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 37,748 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 36,895 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 35,396 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 34,585 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 33,073 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,400 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 50,358 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 26,622 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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BG54 CWA 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 73.7%.

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 BG54 CWA, 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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BG54 CWA is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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