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BK04 ZWU

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,321 mi
Last recorded35,321 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 35,321 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 32,720 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 31,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2023 29,581 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2023 29,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 24,312 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 24,300 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge + 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 21,999 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 21,989 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested low reading (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested low reading (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 21,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 19,821 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 19,018 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill to floor corroded

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

Offside Front inner sill to floor corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2018 18,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner sill to floor corroded

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

Offside Front inner sill to floor corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 18,004 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.D.3b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 17,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 17,987 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion front inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2016 17,530 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 17,258 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 17,009 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 16,429 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 15,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 15,106 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 13,497 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,408 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 9,016 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 6,658 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 ZWU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZWU, 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 ZWU registered?

BK04 ZWU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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