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BJ04 NYW

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

72,400 mi
Last recorded72,400 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 72,400 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 72,210 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 66,970 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 66,970 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 57,916 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 57,916 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 50,694 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 50,694 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 47,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose! (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose! (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 47,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose! (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose! (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 45,372 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to rear flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 45,372 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to rear flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,067 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 40,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 38,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,461 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,935 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,457 miles

Note! both front brake disc inner faces are corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,835 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 25,835 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,622 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 18,101 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 12,680 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 NYW is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NYW, 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 NYW is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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