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BW53 DYM

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

71,447 mi
Last recorded71,447 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 DYM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 71,447 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 71,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under body corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2024 71,008 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under body corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2023 69,423 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 69,309 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 67,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body surface rust

Pass 29 Sep 2021 65,763 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 63,199 miles

surface rust and wheel covers fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2020 63,179 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust box leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

4 wheel covers fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear under body surface rust

Pass 11 Apr 2019 59,505 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2019 59,505 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,313 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and cracked along tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s rear to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust decaying

clutch slipping

Fail 18 Apr 2018 57,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and cracked along tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s rear to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust decaying

clutch slipping

Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear outer skin decaying

Fail 30 Mar 2017 53,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 50,142 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 44,643 miles

coolant leak.

offside front inner sill corroded.

rear exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 16 Apr 2015 4,643 miles

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

coolant leak.

offside front inner sill corroded.

rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,187 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,402 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 38,303 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,910 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 34,789 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 30,689 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 30,689 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 26,408 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,381 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 17,207 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 14,050 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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BW53 DYM is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BW53 DYM, 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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BW53 DYM is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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