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BT04 VCM

2004 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,363 mi
Last recorded47,363 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 VCM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 47,363 miles

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

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 16 Feb 2016 45,540 miles

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

spare tyre defective

vehicle rusty underneath

Fail 16 Feb 2016 45,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

spare tyre defective

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 12 Feb 2015 42,886 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 75,658 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 75,658 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 37,110 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust deterioted not blowing

rear brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 13 Feb 2012 34,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 32,497 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2010 29,130 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 29,130 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 46,279 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 17,578 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 13,970 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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BT04 VCM is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BT04 VCM, 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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BT04 VCM is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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