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AD54 LPJ

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,448 mi
Last recorded95,448 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 LPJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 95,448 miles

Both Rear Shocks corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust bracket mount corroded and broken

Pass 28 Sep 2022 86,262 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 79,055 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 79,050 miles

Brake performance not tested Front offside brakes seized (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 74,635 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 74,635 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 73,741 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 73,381 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 73,357 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low (3.7.B.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 23,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 72,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear towards the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 72,730 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear towards the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 68,519 miles

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

nearside front brake has a slight bind. A strip down and inpection is advised.

Fail 17 Jan 2015 68,466 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front brake has a slight bind. A strip down and inpection is advised.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 60,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear silencer is deteriorating

nearside front tyre outer wall has slight damage

nearside rear tyre inner and outer walls are deteriorating

Fail 6 Jan 2014 60,942 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front Tyre outer wall damaged

nearside rear Tyre walls deteriorating

Pass 14 Jan 2013 53,595 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)

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge of tread

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,875 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 silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,906 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 29,976 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 29,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/s/f tyre low on inner edge & perishing - advise replacement , both rears starting to perish , slight bind on n/s/f brake .

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,855 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 18,058 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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AD54 LPJ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AD54 LPJ, 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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AD54 LPJ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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