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BW53 DYT

2004 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,963 mi
Last recorded60,963 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 DYT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 60,963 miles

engine management light is on

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 22 Apr 2017 60,963 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak engine ()

engine management light is on

Pass 20 Apr 2016 59,190 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 11 Apr 2015 55,933 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 51,785 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 16 Apr 2013 47,440 miles

exhaust has slight leak near cat

Fail 12 Apr 2013 47,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

exhaust has slight leak near cat

Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,720 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 43,720 miles

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)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,526 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 34,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,880 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 28,880 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,915 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,127 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 21,402 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 14,404 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 DYT is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Yellow 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 BW53 DYT, 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 BW53 DYT registered?

BW53 DYT is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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