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BP04 TFU

2004 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,260 mi
Last recorded108,260 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 TFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 108,260 miles

rear brakes have slight imbalance

Pass 10 May 2018 106,379 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 104,450 miles

Nearside Rear park brake reading low

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

windscreen has crack but does not reduce drivers veiw of the road

Fail 9 May 2017 104,450 miles

Nearside Rear park brake reading low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

windscreen has crack but does not reduce drivers veiw of the road

Pass 18 May 2016 98,324 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 92,347 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 90,194 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 May 2014 90,084 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 86,536 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 86,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 77,548 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 68,291 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 68,291 miles

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

o/s n/s front discs worn and scored

Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,519 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 55,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,241 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 37,160 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 37,160 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 25,684 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 TFU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TFU, 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 TFU is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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