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DN04 BFE

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,502 mi
Last recorded60,502 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 BFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 60,502 miles

1.exhaust system corroded in places 2.front suspension arms corroded 3.n/s rear tyre slightly perrished

Fail 29 Jul 2013 60,502 miles

1.exhaust system corroded in places 2.front suspension arms corroded 3.n/s rear tyre slightly perrished

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 57,744 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 57,744 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 32,549 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 19,200 miles

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

long hand-brake lever travel

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/r brake pipe beginning to corrode

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 28 Jun 2010 19,200 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

long hand-brake lever travel

o/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/r brake pipe beginning to corrode

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 10 Jul 2009 15,757 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

high level brake light innop [possibly disconnected]

n/s/f tyre worn on edges [close to legal limits]

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 26 Jun 2008 12,355 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre beginning to wear on inner edge

slight corrosion on o/s/f brake disc

Pass 6 Jul 2007 9,542 miles

slight corrosion on o/s/f brake discs

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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DN04 BFE is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DN04 BFE, 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 DN04 BFE registered?

DN04 BFE is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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