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BL53 VEB

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,980 mi
Last recorded57,980 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VEB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 57,980 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush creaking (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corrodded

fuel flap cover will not close

Fail 4 Dec 2023 57,980 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155 65 13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush creaking (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corrodded

fuel flap cover will not close

Pass 6 Dec 2022 47,367 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV Boot pin hole in it (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 47,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65R13 73T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV Boot pin hole in it (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 36,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear silencer outer silencer corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2021 36,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear silencer outer silencer corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 27,128 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 27,023 miles

underside of vehicle in general is coroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 26,869 miles

suspension in general is coroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 26,472 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system in general is coroded

rear number plate slightly deteriated

rear suspension in general is coroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 25,770 miles

both front lower arm corroded

both rear springs corroded

offside rear training arm corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 25,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust rear box coroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 24,495 miles

both front ball joint gaiters perished

exhaust back box corroded and outer casing peeling

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system corroded

front discs lipped and slightly corroded

rear washer inop

Pass 28 Jan 2014 23,733 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perished

exhaust front section corroded

n\s\f ball joint gaiter slightly split

o\s\f ball joint gaiter slightly split

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 22,685 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 21,613 miles

all four tyres perished with age

Pass 24 Jan 2011 20,358 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 17,050 miles

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2008 13,164 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 13,164 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 9,417 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 71,700 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 VEB is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VEB, 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 VEB is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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