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AJ05 GZT

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,953 mi
Last recorded80,953 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 GZT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 80,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear suspension components have surface rust

Pass 12 Apr 2022 78,523 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 74,998 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 74,998 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2020 69,432 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Underbody rust+corrosion (Suspension components)

Fail 22 Mar 2020 69,432 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Underbody rust+corrosion (Suspension components)

Pass 5 Oct 2018 65,045 miles

All brake pipes covered in sealant

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake readings low

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Under body surface has rust

Fail 5 Oct 2018 65,045 miles

All brake pipes covered in sealant

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake readings low

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Under body surface has rust

Fail 27 Feb 2018 65,043 miles

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

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both sides - binding (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.5a)

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

ALL - coil springs corroded

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

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

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear boot panel damaged

Vehicle under-body has signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2016 59,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear floor area and chassis area covered with sealant and has traces of bodyfiller and fibreglass

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

Vehicle under-body has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2015 558,854 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp has slight damage

both rear floors have slight corrosion

rear panel and boot floor has slight damage

Pass 3 Nov 2014 53,288 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 51,027 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 45,221 miles

minor exhaust leak at the front, brake pipes croded, rear shockers croded

vehicle chasis has slight crossion

Pass 10 Nov 2011 32,534 miles

Rear bumper insecure

nearside front tyre worn

offside front tyre worn

Fail 10 Nov 2011 32,534 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear bumper insecure

nearside front tyre worn

offside front tyre worn

Pass 6 May 2011 31,426 miles

nearside rear tyre close limit

offside rear tyre close limit 1556513

Fail 6 May 2011 31,426 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear tyre close limit

offside rear tyre close limit 1556513

Pass 8 May 2010 22,376 miles

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to rear silencer

Corrosion to underside

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

Nearside rear tyre tread depth meets MINIMUM REQUIREMENT ONLY for MOT

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

Fail 8 May 2010 22,376 miles

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

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to rear silencer

Corrosion to underside

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

Nearside rear tyre tread depth meets MINIMUM REQUIREMENT ONLY for MOT

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

Pass 6 May 2009 16,365 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 16,365 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 11,176 miles

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

Oil leak

check wheel alignment ref uneven front tyre wear

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

n/s wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

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 GZT is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AJ05 GZT, 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 GZT is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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