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BW53 NLG

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,377 mi
Last recorded88,377 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2017 88,377 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at fuel tank support (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front headlamp damaged still function and gives decent pattern

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush has been burnt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres are slightly misshapen

both rear tyres have cracking within the tyre tread no cords or plys visible

wipers slight streaky

Pass 30 Sep 2016 80,472 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 71,298 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 71,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength track control arm mounting plate holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 65,795 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,535 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,532 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 60,137 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 60,137 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 58,036 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 58,036 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 50,069 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 43,756 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 36,137 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 27,906 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 NLG is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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