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AD54 VGM

2005 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

47,119 mi
Last recorded47,119 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 VGM
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2018 47,119 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Hatch (6.1.C.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 45,508 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 45,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect kicks up wrong side (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked on tread all over (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 43,819 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 43,819 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,024 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 26 Feb 2015 42,024 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2014 40,392 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 38,089 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2013 380,088 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 36,521 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front chassis slightly distorted

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2012 36,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front chassis slightly distorted

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2011 30,545 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 30,543 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 24,492 miles

Fr discs poor condition

Front no-plate poor / damaged

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

Rear wiper req

Fail 19 Feb 2010 24,403 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Fr discs poor condition

Front no-plate poor / damaged

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

Rear wiper req

Pass 12 Feb 2009 21,557 miles

front registration plate cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2008 18,315 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 18,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

air bag light on

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 VGM is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 AD54 VGM, 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 VGM is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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