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AJ05 BKN

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,956 mi
Last recorded62,956 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 62,956 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

exhaust corroded

front no plate cracked

oil leak engine

Fail 19 Mar 2021 62,956 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

exhaust corroded

front no plate cracked

oil leak engine

Pass 20 Mar 2020 41,975 miles

exhaust system corroded

front no plate cracked

Fail 20 Mar 2020 41,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system corroded

front no plate cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2019 27,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 14,119 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 13,577 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 13,037 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 12,464 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 11,816 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 11,479 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 11,177 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,380 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 8,726 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 7,730 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

high level stop light not working

Pass 10 Apr 2008 5,682 miles

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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AJ05 BKN is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ05 BKN, 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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AJ05 BKN is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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