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BP04 UTS

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,341 mi
Last recorded52,341 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 52,341 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 46,725 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 43,675 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 43,662 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2017 40,379 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 40,379 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 37,872 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 36,460 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 36,460 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 34,324 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 29,885 miles

Both front discs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 29,885 miles

Both front discs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 25,901 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 24,881 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake disc corroded and pitted

Offside front brake disc corroded and pitted

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 24,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake disc corroded and pitted

Offside front brake disc corroded and pitted

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 21,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre has a tear in the outer sidewall not deep enough to expose the ply

Pass 8 Nov 2010 21,956 miles

Offside rear tyre has a tear in the outer sidewall not deep enough to expose the ply

Pass 3 Nov 2009 19,079 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 16,307 miles

nearside front tyre has slight cut

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2007 11,291 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 UTS is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BP04 UTS, 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 UTS is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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