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BW53 DYO

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,826 mi
Last recorded95,826 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 DYO
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 95,826 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 95,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 88,933 miles

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

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

slight noise both c/v joints

Fail 6 Feb 2019 88,840 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight noise both c/v joints

Pass 28 Feb 2018 81,800 miles

rear silencer badly rusted

Fail 14 Feb 2018 81,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear silencer badly rusted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 75,190 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 75,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 69,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 69,761 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 63,466 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 63,457 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 52,845 miles

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

exhaust front section thin and rusted

exhaust silencer outer covering rusting away

Pass 10 Feb 2014 52,845 miles

exhaust front section thin and rusted

exhaust silencer outer covering rusting away

Pass 6 Feb 2013 48,581 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 43,119 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 43,111 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 37,994 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 34,815 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 30,092 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 25,457 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 19,140 miles

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

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 DYO is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DYO, 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 DYO is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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