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BL53 VDR

2004 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,665 mi
Last recorded64,665 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VDR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 64,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 61,394 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 60,095 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 59,152 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 57,779 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 56,779 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 55,529 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 53,636 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2017 52,224 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 48,903 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 48,903 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 45,359 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 45,347 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 41,264 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 37,736 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 33,990 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 30,264 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 27,299 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 23,898 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 20,030 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust section corroded but not yet blowing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Dec 2007 16,080 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 12,781 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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BL53 VDR is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BL53 VDR, 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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BL53 VDR is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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