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AF05 TXK

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

131,432 mi
Last recorded131,432 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 TXK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 131,432 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both front brackets rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre small cut in sidewall

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

Seat belt slightly damaged both rear belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))

front crossmember slightly rusty and radiator bracket very rusty

rear engine / gearbox mount slight play

slight play and knock from steering rack

Fail 1 Apr 2019 131,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both front brackets rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre small cut in sidewall

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

Seat belt slightly damaged both rear belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))

front crossmember slightly rusty and radiator bracket very rusty

rear engine / gearbox mount slight play

slight play and knock from steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2018 130,432 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

engine management light on

radiator leaking

Fail 23 Mar 2018 130,431 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

engine management light on

radiator leaking

Pass 14 Mar 2017 127,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe broken (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both rear belts (5.2.2a)

engine warning light on dash

play and knock in steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2016 120,401 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened both rear belts (5.2.2a)

engine warning light on dash

rear engine / gearbox rubber mounting movement

Fail 7 Mar 2016 120,401 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear wheels (4.2.A.1a)

engine warning light on dash

rear engine / gearbox rubber mounting movement

Pass 28 Mar 2015 112,717 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brakes slight binding

engine warning light on dash

Fail 19 Mar 2015 112,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brakes slight binding

engine warning light on dash

Pass 14 Mar 2014 104,019 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 104,019 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 88,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 88,536 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 72,289 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 72,288 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,003 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 53,614 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 38,797 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Tyres worn on edge (Tracking)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 38,797 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Tyres worn on edge (Tracking)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 28,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 28,524 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,191 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 20,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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 TXK is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 TXK, 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 TXK is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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