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BK04 JBX

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,099 mi
Last recorded63,099 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,099 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust silencer corroded, but ok.

Fail 1 Jul 2015 63,099 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust silencer corroded, but ok.

Pass 7 Jun 2014 56,720 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,188 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 51,177 miles

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 7 Jun 2012 45,532 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,588 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,301 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 35,058 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,181 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 22,089 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007

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 JBX is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JBX, 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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What year was BK04 JBX registered?

BK04 JBX is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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