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BK04 EXX

2004 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

84,785 mi
Last recorded84,785 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 EXX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 84,785 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 84,630 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 83,918 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 83,118 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 82,377 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 81,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 80,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 80,947 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 80,436 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 80,436 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 79,773 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 78,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has side wall cracking

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 78,678 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has side wall cracking

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 76,099 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight side wall cracking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slighty worn

Offside Rear tyre has slight side wall cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2015 74,315 miles

Centre exhaust box slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight side wall cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight side wall cracking

Fail 15 Sep 2015 74,315 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported support broken (7.1.1)

Centre exhaust box slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight side wall cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight side wall cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2014 70,294 miles

O/S and N/S rear tyres cracking on side wall's

Fail 4 Sep 2014 70,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S and N/S rear tyres cracking on side wall's

Pass 26 Sep 2013 60,937 miles

Center exhaust box and rear support corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 55,869 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 55,867 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 52,592 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 52,587 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 45,294 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 45,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2009 34,464 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 34,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 31 May 2008 29,861 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2008 29,861 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 21,164 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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BK04 EXX is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BK04 EXX, 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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BK04 EXX is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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