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AF55 YBJ

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,614 mi
Last recorded61,614 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 YBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 61,614 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 61,262 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 61,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 60,758 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 55,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 51,328 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 41,125 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 37,387 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 33,330 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 28,838 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 25,291 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 24,978 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,458 miles

Center exhaust deteriating

Pass 31 Aug 2011 17,870 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 14,740 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 13,833 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 13,010 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 12,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted to nearside front and rear seats - seat belts not checked

Corrosion to underside, front and rear suspension

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 YBJ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 YBJ registered?

AF55 YBJ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AF55 YBJ safe to buy?

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