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AF55 TFY

2005 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,272 mi
Last recorded150,272 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 TFY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 150,272 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 150,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 144,478 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 144,478 miles

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)

brake pipes corroded

slight play in offside front bearing

Pass 3 Sep 2015 133,868 miles

REAR SILENCER OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF BUT NOT BLOWING

Fail 3 Sep 2015 133,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

REAR SILENCER OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF BUT NOT BLOWING

Pass 5 Sep 2014 123,403 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM BLOCK JOIN TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF

Fail 5 Sep 2014 123,403 miles

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

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

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)

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM BLOCK JOIN TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF

Pass 6 Sep 2013 113,240 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM BLOCK JOIN TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

Fail 6 Sep 2013 113,240 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM BLOCK JOIN TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

Pass 6 Sep 2012 101,220 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED ON DRIVERS SIDE OF SCREEN OUT OF SWEEP OF WIPERS UNDER 40M

Fail 6 Sep 2012 101,220 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED ON DRIVERS SIDE OF SCREEN OUT OF SWEEP OF WIPERS UNDER 40M

Pass 2 Sep 2011 87,983 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 87,980 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 74,460 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,355 miles

front brake discs corroded inner slight play n/s steering

Pass 2 Sep 2008 47,182 miles

chip in screen

front discs corroded

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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AF55 TFY is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AF55 TFY, 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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What year was AF55 TFY registered?

AF55 TFY is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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