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BW53 EUL

2004 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,951 mi
Last recorded50,951 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 50,951 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 38,497 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 38,497 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 25,734 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 24,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 24,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 24,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake lines slightly corroded

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2019 24,311 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 23,914 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 23,322 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 22,783 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 22,247 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 21,137 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 21,137 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 19,792 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 18,283 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 16,829 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 15,068 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 12,403 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 9,709 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 6,955 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 EUL is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EUL, 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 EUL is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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