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BL04 XKS

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,095 mi
Last recorded45,095 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 XKS
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,095 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front brake slight bind

Oil leak

Rear axle beam corroded

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,670 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 35,106 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 35,106 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,480 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 27,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,246 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 20,967 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 20,967 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2007 15,207 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 XKS is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XKS, 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 BL04 XKS registered?

BL04 XKS is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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