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BW53 WBL

2004 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,524 mi
Last recorded75,524 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

noise when o/s/r wheel rotated

o/s/r coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jul 2013 62,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine warning light on

oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2013 62,784 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine warning light on

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,402 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 58,159 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 44,823 miles

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

both front lower arms slightly corroded

both front,centre and rear chassis rails,undersills and floors slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2011 44,817 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

both front lower arms slightly corroded

both front,centre and rear chassis rails,undersills and floors slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2010 34,324 miles

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

offside rear light lense repaired by tape

Fail 15 Jul 2010 34,324 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside rear light lense repaired by tape

Pass 18 Jul 2009 25,410 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Jul 2008 19,307 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in both front top shocker mounts

Pass 26 Jul 2007 14,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 12,221 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 WBL is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WBL, 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 WBL is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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