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AD54 VGV

2005 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,437 mi
Last recorded59,437 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 59,437 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 59,437 miles

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 59,422 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 59,422 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 59,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Fail 27 Aug 2013 51,432 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,967 miles

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

both rear tyres have cut in outer walls

engine managment light on

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 31 Jul 2012 41,882 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres have cut in outer walls

engine managment light on

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 21 Jul 2011 30,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 21,804 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 18,429 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 17,560 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 VGV is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VGV, 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 VGV is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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