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BW53 KXF

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,210 mi
Last recorded55,210 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 55,210 miles

Front offside tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside to load sensor valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 50,454 miles

Front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 50,454 miles

Front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 45,442 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front bottom arms (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 45,415 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front bottom arms (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 40,695 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

ns/r tyre cracking

Fail 27 Jan 2015 40,695 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ns/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2014 36,975 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

ns/r tyre starting to crak up

Pass 11 Dec 2012 34,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 31,273 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 31,273 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2010 31,169 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 29,892 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 28,105 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 28,105 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 25,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 25,575 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,672 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 KXF is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BW53 KXF, 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 KXF registered?

BW53 KXF is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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