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BJ54 JUO

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,208 mi
Last recorded77,208 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 JUO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 77,208 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 70,603 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,679 miles

Nearside rear tyre is worn on outer edges but grooves not cut as deep as those containing wear bars.

Offside front tyre perished.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 67,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre is worn on outer edges but grooves not cut as deep as those containing wear bars.

Offside rear tyre heavily perished.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,601 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 58,601 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 54,319 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 54,319 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 48,256 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 48,256 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre flat spotted

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,311 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,006 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 19,770 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 19,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 13,238 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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BJ54 JUO is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ54 JUO, 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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BJ54 JUO is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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