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BK54 RCU

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,611 mi
Last recorded92,611 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 RCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 92,611 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 85,784 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 85,784 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 79,152 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 74,834 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 74,834 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded n\s (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded o\s (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 73,931 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Tailgate struts weak.

Fail 3 Nov 2015 73,931 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking Top of tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Tailgate struts weak.

Pass 10 Jan 2015 70,292 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 70,292 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

OSR tyre worn on inside

Play in OSF lower ball joint

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 25 Jan 2014 59,331 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 59,331 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 48,210 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 48,210 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 38,290 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2012 38,290 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2011 29,108 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 25,675 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 25,673 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 22,416 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 16,815 miles

All four tyres have small cracks in the tread and side walls.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BK54 RCU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BK54 RCU, 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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BK54 RCU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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