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BN54 YMJ

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

28,655 mi
Last recorded28,655 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 28,655 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 28,134 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 27,550 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 20 Sep 2022 27,550 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 27,003 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 22 Sep 2021 27,003 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 21 Sep 2020 26,779 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (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))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 26,344 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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 worn Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 25,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 24,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 23,970 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 22,958 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 22,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155.65.13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe small hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perrished lots of splits

Offside Front tyre perrished lots of splits

Offside Rear tyre perrished lots of splits

Pass 12 Sep 2014 21,825 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished (lots of small splits) 155/65/13

Fail 12 Sep 2014 21,825 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perished (lots of small splits) 155/65/13

Pass 11 Sep 2013 20,392 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 18,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Sep 2011 16,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 16,212 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 14,197 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 12,236 miles

Slight oil leak.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 9,416 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 6,427 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 YMJ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YMJ, 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 YMJ registered?

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

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