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BN54 SDV

2004 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,236 mi
Last recorded78,236 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 SDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 78,236 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2020 78,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 68,658 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 63,296 miles

ehaust outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2016 63,292 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 59,076 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 51,261 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 43,768 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriated

radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2011 36,428 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 30,786 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 30,785 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 24,987 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 24,987 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 20,144 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 15,285 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 SDV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BN54 SDV, 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 SDV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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