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BJ04 BHY

2004 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

70,904 mi
Last recorded70,904 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 BHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 70,904 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2019 70,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2017 62,397 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 62,397 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 3 Dec 2016 55,723 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 55,722 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 47,785 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 47,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 40,922 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2014 40,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2013 32,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear brake noisey

rear exhaust corroded

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 28 Nov 2012 27,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2011 19,832 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 19,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 11,879 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 11,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 4,935 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 4,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2009 4,524 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 3,783 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,886 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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BJ04 BHY is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BJ04 BHY, 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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BJ04 BHY is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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