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AF05 KYG

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

89,663 mi
Last recorded89,663 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 KYG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 89,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2020 89,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 155/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2019 83,949 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 83,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 76,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

sump pan corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2018 76,829 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

sump pan corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 68,976 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 68,975 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 61,616 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 61,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 57,769 miles

REAR SILENCER BODY HEAVILY CORRODED, NOT LEAKING.

Fail 29 May 2015 57,769 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)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

REAR SILENCER BODY HEAVILY CORRODED, NOT LEAKING.

Pass 23 May 2014 53,467 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 53,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 21 May 2013 50,428 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 50,428 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,718 miles

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

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

REAR SILENCER BODY HEAVILY CORRODED - NOT LEAKING.

Pass 25 May 2011 41,569 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 41,569 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,471 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 28,944 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,944 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,615 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres 3mm

Fail 18 Mar 2008 23,499 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front tyres 3mm

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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AF05 KYG is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 AF05 KYG, 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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AF05 KYG is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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