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BU04 GMZ

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,125 mi
Last recorded50,125 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 GMZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 50,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 29,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 29,044 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 20,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 20,515 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))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 20,515 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 17,339 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

accident damage front

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2019 17,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

accident damage front

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2018 10,733 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 5,662 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

damage to o/s/f door

Pass 11 Mar 2016 5,075 miles

offside rear tyre has a nail

Pass 11 Mar 2015 4,735 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 4,429 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 4,218 miles

near side front wiper slight smearing

Pass 13 Mar 2012 4,067 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 3,769 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 3,564 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 3,293 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 2,857 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 2,235 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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BU04 GMZ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BU04 GMZ, 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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What year was BU04 GMZ registered?

BU04 GMZ is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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