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BN54 UWU

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,160 mi
Last recorded62,160 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 62,160 miles

gear box oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 62,160 miles

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,065 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 58,065 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,003 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 54,003 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,949 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 41,058 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 41,058 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,082 miles

Back boox heavily corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,216 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 21,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,290 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 UWU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN54 UWU?

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What year was BN54 UWU registered?

BN54 UWU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is BN54 UWU safe to buy?

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