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BK04 VDJ

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,458 mi
Last recorded48,458 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 VDJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 48,458 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES & PERISHING 155/65*13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED 155/65*13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED 155/65*13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 45,093 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES & PERISHING 155/65*13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED 155/65*13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & PERISHING 155/65*13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED 155/65*13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 45,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES & PERISHING 155/65*13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED 155/65*13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & PERISHING 155/65*13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED 155/65*13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 41,500 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 41,500 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 38,256 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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Pass 16 Mar 2019 34,405 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2019 34,405 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 30,595 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 30,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,405 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,807 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 17 Mar 2015 28,102 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked across tread and walls.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,412 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 26,645 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,100 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,602 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,678 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,360 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,448 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 12,435 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 VDJ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VDJ, 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 VDJ registered?

BK04 VDJ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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