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DN53 BFA

2004 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

90,650 mi
Last recorded90,650 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Alto41,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 BFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 90,650 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 89,700 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 83,805 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 19 Jan 2019 83,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Jan 2018 75,132 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Door Handle Damaged But Opens As Intended

Pass 21 Jan 2017 63,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 52,342 miles

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

catalytic convertor rattling

offside and nearside front brakes slightly binding

Pass 12 Jan 2015 43,625 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 35,364 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 29,497 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 25,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 25,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 23,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 20,628 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 17,006 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 13,569 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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DN53 BFA is a 2004 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DN53 BFA, 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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DN53 BFA is a 2004 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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