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BL14 DUV

2014 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

37,138 mi
Last recorded37,138 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Suzuki Alto34,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 DUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 37,138 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 37,138 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 33,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 33,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre on 2m worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 29,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Covered In Grease But Secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessively Worn On The Edge Of Tyre, 2mm In Central Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Covered In Grease But Secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Badly Cracking, Advise Replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 29,097 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front Wiper Blades Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Covered In Grease But Secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessively Worn On The Edge Of Tyre, 2mm In Central Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Covered In Grease But Secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Badly Cracking, Advise Replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 24,557 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 20,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has age cracks

Fail 17 Aug 2021 20,510 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has age cracks

Pass 20 Aug 2020 20,500 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 18,769 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 18,769 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 14,227 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 May 2017 9,804 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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BL14 DUV is a 2014 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2014 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 34,714 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 BL14 DUV, 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 12 years old, this Suzuki Alto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BL14 DUV is a 2014 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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