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DN04 BFM

2004 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,955 mi
Last recorded49,955 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 49,955 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 48,064 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 41,574 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 39,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 22 May 2013 39,114 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2012 36,646 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 34,056 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 87,512 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 12 May 2010 31,178 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 31,178 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 27,713 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 24,960 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)

front suspenshion arms slightley corroded

Pass 14 May 2007 20,357 miles

exhaust rear box beginning to corrode

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 May 2007 20,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

exhaust rear box beginning to corrode

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

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 BFM is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Red 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 DN04 BFM, 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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DN04 BFM is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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