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BV04 NLC

2004 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,596 mi
Last recorded96,596 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 NLC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 96,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front rust in outer and inner sill

front and rear brake pipes to hoses rusting

Pass 23 Oct 2015 88,937 miles

o/s/f brake pipe to hose rusting

o/s/f sill getting weak

rear brake pipes to hoses rusty

Fail 23 Oct 2015 88,937 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

o/s/f brake pipe to hose rusting

o/s/f sill getting weak

rear brake pipes to hoses rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,994 miles

rear brake pipes rusting

Fail 24 Oct 2014 80,985 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 71,561 miles

o/s/f brake pipe rusting

rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,447 miles

rear brake pipes rusting

o/s/f brake pipe rusting

Fail 17 Jul 2013 71,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 66,846 miles

rear floor/fuel tank mounting corroding.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 60,182 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 60,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 54,421 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 54,421 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,283 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 36,217 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,180 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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BV04 NLC is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BV04 NLC, 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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BV04 NLC is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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