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BL04 FLA

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

57,490 mi
Last recorded57,490 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 FLA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,490 miles

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

o/s/ front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 57,480 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

o/s/ front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 55,740 miles

n/s/r wheel inner rim damaged

Fail 7 May 2014 55,740 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

n/s/r wheel inner rim damaged

Pass 31 May 2013 54,023 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 54,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 40,608 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 40,607 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,936 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 32,936 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front bumper insecure

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,407 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 23,407 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2008 15,831 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 11,268 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 11,268 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 FLA is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BL04 FLA, 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 FLA is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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