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BN54 ESY

2004 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

66,480 mi
Last recorded66,480 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 ESY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 66,480 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 57,155 miles

Coolant below minimum.

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear floor and under body corroded.

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

Offside Front Driver seat metal frame exposed, (worn sponge)

Rear Boot strut not working, MAY.. cause injury.

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 57,155 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant below minimum.

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear floor and under body corroded.

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

Offside Front Driver seat metal frame exposed, (worn sponge)

Rear Boot strut not working, MAY.. cause injury.

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 54,902 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 51,489 miles

Exhaust Corroded Rear

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 51,487 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust Corroded Rear

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 48,674 miles

Exhaust Corroded Rear

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 48,671 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust Corroded Rear

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 46,182 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 21 Aug 2019 44,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 40,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs corroded

suspect front pads low

Fail 17 Aug 2018 40,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs corroded

suspect front pads low

Fail 14 Dec 2017 38,593 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 35,622 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 32,904 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2015 32,893 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing anti rollbar (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing anti rollbar (2.5.A.4)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 29,844 miles

front brake discs corroded

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 29,844 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 26,446 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

eye level stop lsamp inop

Fail 18 Oct 2013 26,412 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

eye level stop lsamp inop

Pass 2 Oct 2012 23,786 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

eye level stop lamp inop

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 2 Oct 2012 23,786 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

eye level stop lamp inop

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2011 21,233 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center stop light inopp

front tyres worn on edge

rear tyres cracking

rear wiper not clearing

Pass 12 Nov 2010 18,969 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 18,969 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 16,109 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 76,539 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 76,539 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 8,674 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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BN54 ESY is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 ESY, 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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BN54 ESY is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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