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YY14 BZB

2014 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

30,114 mi
Last recorded30,114 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Suzuki Alto34,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY14 BZB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 30,114 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH SIDES (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive G BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 30,114 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH SIDES (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive G BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH TYRE CRACKING / SPLITTING (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 27,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2025 27,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 24,157 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 20,987 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges (both)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2023 20,987 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on edges (both)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 17,553 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 14,751 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 14,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 12,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak from gear box area

Pass 31 May 2019 9,100 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 8,720 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 8,001 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 6,584 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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YY14 BZB is a 2014 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2014 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 34,714 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 YY14 BZB, 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 12 years old, this Suzuki Alto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YY14 BZB is a 2014 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 March 2014.

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