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BW04 MXK

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,372 mi
Last recorded75,372 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 MXK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 75,372 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 72,801 miles

damage to nearside outer door sill

rear exhaust box heat cover rusting away

Fail 17 Jun 2013 72,796 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

damage on n/s outer door sill

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to crack

rear exhaust box heat cover rusting away

Pass 18 Jun 2012 48,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Jun 2012 48,912 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,240 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 33,434 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 33,407 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 May 2009 26,829 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 26,829 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 20,919 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 13,860 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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BW04 MXK is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW04 MXK, 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 BW04 MXK registered?

BW04 MXK is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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