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BP53 SBX

2004 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

50,633 mi
Last recorded50,633 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2024 50,633 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2022 49,409 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox

Pass 7 Dec 2021 41,647 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 41,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 35,685 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 31,166 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 31,158 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 22,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 22,973 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 16,171 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 16,171 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 15,255 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 15,255 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 14,011 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 14,011 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 12,931 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 12,931 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 12,077 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 11,030 miles

both front wipers split

Pass 16 Jan 2012 9,978 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 8,637 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 7,536 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 6,387 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 5,134 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 4,042 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 SBX is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SBX, 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 SBX is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 January 2004.

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