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AF55 YBZ

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,027 mi
Last recorded97,027 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 97,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

windscreen damaged out of swept area

Fail 16 Aug 2016 97,014 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen damaged out of swept area

Pass 28 Aug 2015 84,084 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 84,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 69,419 miles

sreen damaged in offside bottom corner

Fail 27 Aug 2014 69,409 miles

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

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

sreen damaged in offside bottom corner

Pass 21 Aug 2013 55,029 miles

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

exhaust middle section slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Aug 2013 55,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

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

exhaust middle section slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

n/s/f brake grabbing (binding)

o/s/r tyre raised inner edge worn low and tyre perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2011 35,203 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres treads/walls cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,864 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 21,999 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 14,432 miles

Slight corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

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 YBZ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YBZ, 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 YBZ registered?

AF55 YBZ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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