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BN54 EJY

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,414 mi
Last recorded98,414 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 EJY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 98,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underfloor corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2017 92,357 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 88,966 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 88,959 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 84,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 78,606 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre Cracking

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

Rear Silencer In Poor Condition

Fail 30 Sep 2014 78,606 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

O/S/R Tyre Cracking

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

Rear Silencer In Poor Condition

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 77,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front suspension arms corroded

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 27 Sep 2013 77,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front suspension arms corroded

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2012 76,195 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 76,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 74,351 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 75,357 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 69,640 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 69,640 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 63,930 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 63,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 55,216 miles

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

washers and wipers in poor condition

Fail 18 Sep 2008 55,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

washers and wipers in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,030 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 47,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BN54 EJY is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BN54 EJY, 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 BN54 EJY registered?

BN54 EJY is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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