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BK04 JBV

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,137 mi
Last recorded55,137 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 JBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 55,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (booth sides) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 50,654 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 50,654 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 40,350 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 39,789 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 38,856 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 37,764 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 36,349 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 36,349 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 35,115 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 35,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper split

Fail 13 Jun 2013 33,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F bumper corner not fixed to body (not dangerous to other road users)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper split

Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,278 miles

Exhaust back box corroding.

N/S/F Tyre side wall damaged.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 28,804 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 24,111 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,578 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,693 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 16,693 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 10,573 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 JBV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK04 JBV, 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 JBV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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