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BP04 DGY

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,766 mi
Last recorded96,766 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 DGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 96,766 miles

all tyres showing signs of ageing

Pass 12 Jul 2016 93,014 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre worn

oil filter leaking

Fail 12 Jul 2016 93,014 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre worn

oil filter leaking

Pass 16 Jul 2015 86,001 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 86,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,892 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 78,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 83,426 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 83,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 71,111 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,869 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,355 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 56,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 45,562 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 37,107 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 31 May 2007 26,358 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 26,358 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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BP04 DGY is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BP04 DGY, 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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BP04 DGY is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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