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BK54 YJZ

2004 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,241 mi
Last recorded70,241 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 YJZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 70,241 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2025 70,241 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 69,817 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 69,817 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 68,010 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 68,010 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 66,432 miles

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))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 66,432 miles

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 64,026 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 61,302 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 61,292 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 52,028 miles

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

TAILGATE SUPPORT STRUTS WEAK

Fail 12 Dec 2018 52,028 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding NEARSIDE REAR (1.2.1 (f))

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLITTING

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

TAILGATE SUPPORT STRUTS WEAK

Pass 13 Oct 2017 50,292 miles

Engine light

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in centre three quarters

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 50,230 miles

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

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

Engine light

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in centre three quarters

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 48,409 miles

engine light on

Pass 18 Sep 2015 45,655 miles

Exhaust corroded

service brake rear low

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 43,631 miles

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

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

b/s/r tyres side wall cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2014 43,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

b/s/r tyres side wall cracked

Fail 7 Oct 2013 41,694 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,694 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 35,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 26,757 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake /fuel pipes greased

Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,566 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 21,563 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre worn off on inner edge & very close to minimum legal requirements - track check required

Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,937 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,735 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 10,500 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 YJZ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YJZ, 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 YJZ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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