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YY14 BZC

2014 Suzuki Alto

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,954 mi
Last recorded85,954 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Suzuki Alto34,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY14 BZC
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 85,954 miles

Non Obligatory Rear Wiper Blade Defective

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 155 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside & Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 85,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Non Obligatory Rear Wiper Blade Defective

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 155 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside & Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 73,810 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 72,189 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and osf (both front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 72,189 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front h/lamp aims to high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended button sticking down and not locking in every time (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and osf (both front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 70,123 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 70,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front tyre age 2109

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 64,530 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 59,355 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 53,616 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2019 46,436 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 37,346 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 25,758 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 25,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 15,017 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 BZC is a 2014 Suzuki Alto in Grey 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 BZC, 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 BZC is a 2014 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 March 2014.

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