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BG54 URM

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,397 mi
Last recorded40,397 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 URM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 40,397 miles

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

corrosion/wear on rear exhaust box

Pass 29 Mar 2017 38,355 miles

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,266 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 34,362 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,788 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,230 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,845 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,540 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 21,867 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 18,890 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 15,707 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 15,610 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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 URM is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 URM, 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 BG54 URM registered?

BG54 URM is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is BG54 URM safe to buy?

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