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BL54 DZV

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,660 mi
Last recorded67,660 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 DZV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 67,660 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 57,226 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 57,224 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 49,276 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Rear nearside / offside (2.7.2a)

brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear nearside / offside (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Rear nearside / offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 49,276 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced INCORRECT AIM (1.7.5a)

Side repeater obscured more than 50% N/S & O/S (1.4.A.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front nearside / offside (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Rear nearside / offside (2.7.2a)

brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear nearside / offside (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Rear nearside / offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 42,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear heavily perished

Pass 30 Jan 2015 67,512 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 67,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 31,665 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 31,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 27,500 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 23,720 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 23,720 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 19,884 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 16,528 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 16,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 13,314 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 8,546 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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BL54 DZV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL54 DZV, 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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BL54 DZV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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