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BJ54 WYC

2004 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,029 mi
Last recorded35,029 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 WYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 35,029 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 35,029 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 33,960 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 33,960 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2021 33,154 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 33,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 32,149 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 32,149 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 30,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 30,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 28,324 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,085 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 27,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 26,401 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 26,401 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 25,097 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 23,651 miles

centre stop light n/w

Fail 23 Apr 2014 23,651 miles

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

centre stop light n/w

Fail 18 Apr 2013 45,298 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 21,271 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,353 miles

n/s/f wiper cut

Fail 17 Apr 2012 19,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/f wiper cut

Fail 23 Apr 2011 18,119 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 18,119 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 May 2010 16,742 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 14,898 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 11,961 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 11,961 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 WYC is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WYC, 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 WYC is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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