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AD05 OVE

2005 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,780 mi
Last recorded59,780 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 OVE
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 59,780 miles

engine management light on

o/s front tyre at legal limits worn on outside edge

Fail 21 Apr 2018 59,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light on

o/s front tyre at legal limits worn on outside edge

Pass 18 Nov 2016 52,918 miles

1. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 2. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges.

3. Offside front lower ball joint dust cover starting to perish.

4. Both rear tyres starting to perish. 5. Slight binding on nearside rear brake.

6. Steel brake pipes at front starting to corrode.

Fail 16 Nov 2016 52,916 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

1. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 2. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges.

3. Offside front lower ball joint dust cover starting to perish.

4. Both rear tyres starting to perish. 5. Slight binding on nearside rear brake.

6. Steel brake pipes at front starting to corrode.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 50,535 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 50,533 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 35,978 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system is still supported

Pass 11 Jan 2013 26,318 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 20,984 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 15,799 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 15,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 4,582 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 3,645 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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AD05 OVE is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 40,683 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 AD05 OVE, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki Alto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD05 OVE is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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