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BJ04 BLZ

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,012 mi
Last recorded45,012 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 BLZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 45,012 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 36,344 miles

Engine oil level running low

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 36,317 miles

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

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

Engine oil level running low

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 30,262 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 12,215 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 12,215 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 11,822 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 11,822 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 11,354 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 10,940 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 10,189 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 9,458 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 9,458 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 9,165 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 8,756 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 8,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 8,358 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 7,075 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 5,976 miles

front offside bumper coming loose

Pass 14 Mar 2007 4,355 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 BLZ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ04 BLZ, 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 BLZ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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