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BV54 CRF

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,362 mi
Last recorded33,362 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 CRF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 33,362 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 32,041 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 32,041 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 30,764 miles

Exhaust down pipe corroded but not leakig

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKED BUT NOT TO CORDS

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre side wall cracked but not to cords

Fail 15 Nov 2014 30,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust down pipe corroded but not leakig

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKED BUT NOT TO CORDS

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre side wall cracked but not to cords

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 15 Nov 2013 27,520 miles

Front tyre pressure low

Fail 15 Nov 2013 27,520 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front tyre pressure low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 24,212 miles

Brake pipes front and rear slightl corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

battery inscure

Fail 16 Nov 2012 24,212 miles

Brake pipes front and rear slightl corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

battery inscure

Fail 11 Nov 2011 21,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 21,225 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 18,181 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 18,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 15,039 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 12,028 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 85,675 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 CRF is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CRF, 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 CRF is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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