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BP04 YFV

2004 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,738 mi
Last recorded90,738 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 90,738 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight movement to offside front headlight unit

Fail 18 Jun 2013 90,727 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Engine management light on

Pass 21 Jun 2012 84,844 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 84,844 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 78,580 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 78,580 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 56,700 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 56,700 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 62,993 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 62,993 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 54,354 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 41,080 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 YFV is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YFV, 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 BP04 YFV registered?

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

Is BP04 YFV safe to buy?

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