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BP04 SFV

2004 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

79,434 mi
Last recorded79,434 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 SFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 79,434 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside outer sill dented.

Fail 3 Jan 2023 79,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside outer sill dented.

Pass 21 Jan 2022 75,931 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Rear fuel pipes corroding

fuel neck corroded

inner lower sills corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2022 75,841 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Rear fuel pipes corroding

fuel neck corroded

inner lower sills corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2021 73,020 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

both front tyres worn on edge

both lower inner sills corroding / corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2020 69,050 miles

both rear + n/s/f coil spring corroded

center front exhaust has slight blow from joint

Pass 8 Apr 2019 64,310 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 60,624 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 56,772 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 53,609 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,036 miles

EML light on

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 52,036 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

EML light on

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 51,225 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

tyres badly cracked 155/65.13

Fail 4 Jul 2014 51,225 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

tyres badly cracked 155/65.13

Pass 8 Jul 2013 49,225 miles

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

Oil leak

all tyres cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2013 49,224 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,073 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 47,041 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 42,425 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 42,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 36,770 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 36,764 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,067 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing oninside edge

Fail 23 Jun 2009 30,067 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing oninside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,866 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 19,023 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 19,023 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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BP04 SFV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SFV, 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 SFV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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