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AF05 TXS

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,179 mi
Last recorded74,179 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 TXS
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 74,179 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 70,021 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 70,021 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both side rear from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear behind rack (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear behind rack (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2016 63,001 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,340 miles

COOLANT LEAK / N/S/F TYRE 2.6MM / CORROSION FRONT DISCS /CORROSION ON FRONT ROLL BAR MOUNTS / CORROSION ON N/S/R BRAKE PIPES XBRAKE PIPE NEAR RACK BOOT / COIL SPRINGS CORRODING /

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

UNDER BODY CORROSION / REAR SPRING CUPS CORRODING

Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,640 miles

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARMS CORRODING BAD / OIL LEAK / CORROSION ONREAR SUSPENSION UNITS X SPRINGS / O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS

Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,846 miles

heavy corrosion on front bottom arms / slight corrosion on rear brake pipes / corrosion on suspension units / rear springs corroding / o/s/f flexi corroding

Fail 10 Apr 2013 46,841 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

heavy corrosion on front bottom arms / slight corrosion on rear brake pipes / corrosion on suspension units / rear springs corroding / o/s/f flexi corroding

Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,832 miles

FRONT TYRES PERRISHING

SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT & REAR BRAKE PIPES

SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION UNITS

SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORRSION

Fail 18 Apr 2012 42,832 miles

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

FRONT TYRES PERRISHING

SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT & REAR BRAKE PIPES

SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION UNITS

SLIGHT UNDER BODY CORRSION

Pass 14 Mar 2011 41,570 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 41,570 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 40,419 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,360 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 36,357 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 26,418 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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TXS is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TXS, 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 TXS is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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