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BT04 WXJ

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,085 mi
Last recorded92,085 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 WXJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 92,085 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 92,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 88,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Os ns ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 88,969 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Os ns ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 88,817 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 80,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both long chassis at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 78,437 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

rear wiper worn

Fail 6 Jan 2022 78,431 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

rear wiper worn

Pass 7 Jan 2021 76,059 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear wiper worn

Pass 1 Jul 2019 72,146 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear wiper worn

Fail 24 Jun 2019 72,138 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear wiper worn

slight bind front brakes

Pass 20 Jun 2018 69,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,774 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 62,037 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 62,037 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,263 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 58,263 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 53,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre bald on extreme inner edge

slight bind on nearside front wheel

Pass 18 Jun 2012 47,725 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,511 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 30,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Uneven wear at the inner and outer edges of both front tyres

Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,660 miles

Uneven wear at the inner and outer edges of both front tyres

Pass 23 Jun 2009 21,283 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 15,396 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface rust on front discs

Pass 6 Jun 2007 12,933 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 WXJ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BT04 WXJ, 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 WXJ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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