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BP53 DNF

2004 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,907 mi
Last recorded79,907 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 DNF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 79,907 miles

Car vey jerky on pull away , could be engine mounts?

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 79,888 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Car vey jerky on pull away , could be engine mounts?

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 78,859 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s rear tyre cracking between tread and worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2024 78,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s rear tyre cracking between tread and worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2023 76,899 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 73,913 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe ( slightly corroded with minor holes ) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & starting to wear on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly cracked/perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & starting to wear on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm , wearing/worn on inner edge & cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 73,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn gaiter deteriorating slightly cracked/perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe ( slightly corroded with minor holes ) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & starting to wear on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly cracked/perished. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & starting to wear on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm , wearing/worn on inner edge & cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 71,445 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 68,849 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 62,075 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 53,190 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,713 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 34,745 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jan 2015 19,595 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 19,399 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 18,848 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 18,843 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 18,616 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 18,614 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 18,143 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 17,720 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 17,701 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 17,284 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 16,678 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 15,381 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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BP53 DNF is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BP53 DNF, 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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BP53 DNF is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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