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BJ54 PZD

2004 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,800 mi
Last recorded95,800 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 PZD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 95,800 miles

all underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2015 93,861 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 84,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 84,268 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 63,701 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 63,629 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,067 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 43,893 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

2x rear tyres cracked and split

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

all metal brake pipes light corrosion

nsf tyre outer wall damaged

nsf wiper split

Pass 16 Sep 2011 37,873 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 37,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front pads approx 70% worn and discs corroded

nsf outer tyre wall damaged

osf lower arm corroded

osr and nsr tyre walls split

Pass 31 Aug 2010 34,847 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 34,847 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 29,459 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

small dent to n/s/f door and o/s/r/body

Pass 12 Aug 2008 19,860 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 14,145 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 PZD is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Blue 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 PZD, 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 PZD is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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