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BV54 COA

2004 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,227 mi
Last recorded38,227 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 COA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 38,227 miles

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

all springs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 36,253 miles

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

Rear tyres cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2017 36,252 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings spring mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2016 34,179 miles

Rear springs corroded

engine management light on

Fail 28 Sep 2016 34,179 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear springs corroded

engine management light on

Pass 5 Oct 2015 31,821 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 31,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 30,062 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 30,062 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 27,936 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 27,936 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 25,538 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 22,109 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 17,941 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 13,802 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 10,985 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 8,507 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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BV54 COA is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV54 COA, 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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BV54 COA is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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