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BK54 RCV

2004 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

73,266 mi
Last recorded73,266 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 RCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2018 73,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe damaged filler neck holed corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 70,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 70,587 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 63,565 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 60,447 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 60,447 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 56,814 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 56,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,777 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 51,775 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,058 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 47,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 42,009 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 37,765 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 37,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2010 33,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 33,493 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 28,236 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 22,808 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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BK54 RCV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RCV, 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 BK54 RCV registered?

BK54 RCV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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