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BK54 TPY

2004 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

71,187 mi
Last recorded71,187 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 71,187 miles

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

engine management light on.

rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2017 71,182 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

engine management light on.

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 64,586 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly chafed slightly (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light on dash

Fail 6 Sep 2016 64,586 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly chafed slightly (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 17 Aug 2015 57,536 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/side front brake is slightly binding

Fail 14 Aug 2015 57,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/side front brake is slightly binding

Pass 29 Aug 2014 56,364 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 56,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 55,034 miles

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

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

engine managment light on dash

nearside front tyre cracking on tread

Fail 13 Sep 2013 55,034 miles

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

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

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

engine managment light on dash

nearside front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,919 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 51,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 44,281 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,209 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,169 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 32,169 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,084 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 26,000 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 18,790 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 TPY 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 TPY, 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 TPY is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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