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AF55 YBL

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,610 mi
Last recorded76,610 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 YBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 76,610 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 76,610 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 72,866 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

all coil springs corroded

both front shock absorbers casings corroding

exhaust rear section corroding

n/s/r foot brake effort low

rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2020 72,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

all coil springs corroded

both front shock absorbers casings corroding

exhaust rear section corroding

n/s/r foot brake effort low

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2019 66,714 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 65,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres bald on edges

brake pipes corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front anti roll bar to radiator bracket corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 62,824 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres cracking

brake pipes greased

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 60,641 miles

all four coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres cracked

nearside rear brake sticking

Fail 24 Feb 2016 60,641 miles

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

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 not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres cracked

nearside rear brake sticking

Pass 2 Sep 2014 57,476 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,657 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,106 miles

Both headlamp aims at upper limit

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to front and rear suspension

Corrosion to metal brake pipes

Corrosion to nearside front anti-roll bar mounting

Corrosion to underside

Front brake imbalance 25%

Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,778 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 39,910 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,102 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)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,153 miles

Nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly 'fluffy' in places

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 YBL is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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