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BL04 EUJ

2004 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

87,566 mi
Last recorded87,566 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 EUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 87,566 miles

Nearside Rear front arm bush to chassis has some play

rear suspension thin ,front inner wings thin,outer sills thin , inner sills thin but all seems to meet regulations

rear suspension thin ,front inner wings thin,outer sills thin , inner sills thin but all seems to meet regulations

Pass 18 Jul 2022 84,297 miles

Nearside Rear inner to outer sill area thin

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

Offside Rear inner to outer sill thin

Fail 12 Jul 2022 44,823 miles

Offside Front 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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear inner to outer sill area thin

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

Offside Rear inner to outer sill thin

Pass 16 Jul 2021 80,319 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 80,319 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))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 75,989 miles

Offside Front tyre has some perishing to outer wall

exhaust thin

Fail 22 Jun 2020 75,987 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre has some perishing to outer wall

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

exhaust thin

Pass 12 Jul 2019 73,017 miles

Rear Advise the 2 rear brake pipes out to wheel to be replaced some corrosion

exhaust weak

Pass 25 Jul 2018 68,074 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 68,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 60,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 15 May 2017 60,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 57,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 53,935 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f floor pan corroded and holed not in a prescribed area

tailbox outter skin corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 53,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f floor pan corroded and holed not in a prescribed area

tailbox outter skin corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 46,316 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 46,316 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 39,907 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 34,856 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 34,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 30,674 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 30,674 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 25,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2009 24,966 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 19,898 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 15,449 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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BL04 EUJ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BL04 EUJ, 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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BL04 EUJ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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