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BW53 WBM

2004 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,824 mi
Last recorded86,824 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 WBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 86,824 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 86,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,446 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 80,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2014 73,038 miles

Engine managment light on

Exhaust deteriated

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil filter corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 73,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Engine managment light on

Exhaust deteriated

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil filter corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,300 miles

Engine Management Light ON

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

Oil leak

Rear Tyres Perished

Fail 7 Mar 2013 63,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Engine Management Light ON

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

Oil leak

Rear Tyres Perished

Fail 21 Mar 2012 56,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near side rear wheel bearing noisey.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Near side rear wheel bearing noisey.

Fail 23 Mar 2011 49,669 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,669 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,397 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 40,397 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,859 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 34,859 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,588 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,692 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 WBM is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 WBM, 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 WBM is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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