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BP53 MWG

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,542 mi
Last recorded82,542 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 MWG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 82,542 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 82,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front outer sill holed and corroded

exhaust corroded / blowing slightly

Pass 24 May 2017 80,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases borderline pass (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 23 May 2016 77,410 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 77,405 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 76,286 miles

driveshaft joints worn

Pass 11 Jun 2014 71,924 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear door handle broken

Fail 10 Jun 2014 71,923 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear door handle broken

Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,536 miles

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

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

nearside rear door handle broken

Fail 18 Jun 2013 69,529 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear door handle broken

offside front floor to sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Pass 14 Jun 2012 68,315 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyre sidewalls badly deteriorated

nearside rear floor slightly corroded

offside front floor to sill area excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 13 Jun 2012 68,315 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyre sidewalls badly deteriorated

nearside rear floor slightly corroded

offside front floor to sill area excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 23 Jun 2011 67,548 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres perished

Pass 29 Jun 2009 61,302 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,524 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 38,894 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 33,421 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 MWG is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MWG, 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 MWG is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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