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BP53 KOW

2004 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,990 mi
Last recorded72,990 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 KOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 72,990 miles

Both front tyres bold on inner edge

Rear shocks and springs corroded

Sump corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2017 72,990 miles

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

Both front tyres bold on inner edge

Rear shocks and springs corroded

Sump corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 69,745 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake bind over excessive.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 69,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill, marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill, marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake bind over excessive.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 66,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished and worn unevenly on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

both front inner sills corroded slightly

Fail 2 Dec 2015 66,777 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (offside seatbelt buckle) (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished and worn unevenly on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

both front inner sills corroded slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2014 63,740 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly (has flat spots)

Offside & nearside sills corroded.

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 59,841 miles

nearside rear tyre perished (cracking) & worn unevenly

offside fuel tank mounting area (floor) corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2013 59,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres bald on inner edges & close to wear indicators.

nearside rear tyre perished (cracking) & worn unevenly (stepped).

offside fuel tank mounting area (floor) corroded.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 55,009 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 55,009 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 48,998 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear boot floor panel corroded and holed

Pass 5 Jan 2011 42,872 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2011 42,872 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,718 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,689 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,624 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 18,591 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 KOW is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP53 KOW, 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 KOW is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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