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BP53 MWM

2004 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,433 mi
Last recorded42,433 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 MWM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 42,433 miles

front exhaust pipe badly corroded but not blowing

osr tyre perished

unable to test nsr seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2015 42,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 40,060 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all tyres perishing

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 22 Nov 2014 40,058 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all tyres perishing

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2013 37,633 miles

noise from nearside front drive-shaft

slight blow from corroded exhaust system

surface rust on various metal brake pipes

Fail 23 Nov 2013 37,581 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

noise from nearside front drive-shaft.

slight blow from corroded exhaust system.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 34,252 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 34,234 miles

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

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 30,725 miles

Offside wiper blade rubber split on end

Pass 27 Jan 2011 26,988 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 24,111 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 24,110 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 19,285 miles

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

inner faces of front brake discs corroded.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 16,416 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 13,170 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 MWM is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MWM, 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 MWM is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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