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BJ04 YRC

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,639 mi
Last recorded39,639 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 39,639 miles

Both lower arms slightly corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2018 39,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2017 37,244 miles

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

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

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

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 31,559 miles

155/65/13

All Tyres perished

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges both tyres (4.1.E.1)

rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2016 31,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

155/65/13

All Tyres perished

Pass 20 Jul 2015 26,133 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 26,133 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2014 21,695 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 21,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 18,326 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 18,326 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,142 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 9,869 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 9,030 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 8,033 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 6,432 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 4,915 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 YRC is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YRC, 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 BJ04 YRC registered?

BJ04 YRC is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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