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AJ05 HBB

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,326 mi
Last recorded80,326 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 80,326 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake slight bind when rotated by hand

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside poor condition (3.6.B.2c)

Rear nearside and offside shock absorbers slight mist of oil and bushes slight wear

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

suspension arms corroding

Fail 31 Mar 2016 80,325 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake slight bind when rotated by hand

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear nearside and offside shock absorbers slight mist of oil and bushes slight wear

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

suspension arms corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,528 miles

FRont and rear suspension componants corroding .

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 71,528 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRont and rear suspension componants corroding .

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 61,720 miles

Front/rear suspension componants corroding.

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2014 61,720 miles

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

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front/rear suspension componants corroding.

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

Oil leak

RE-CHECK FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FOR ROUGHNESS WHEN BRAKES DONE.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion through out exhaust system

under body corrosion, advise clean and treating

Fail 2 Apr 2013 53,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion through out exhaust system

under body corrosion, advise clean and treating

Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,584 miles

Both front lower ball joint covers perishing

Corrosion throughout underside

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to front springs

Corrosion to nearside front anti-roll bar mounting point

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,147 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,504 miles

Corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to outer skin of rear silencer

Evidence of leak on rear shock absorbers

Fail 7 Apr 2010 34,503 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

Corrosion to front and rear metal brake pipes

Corrosion to front suspension components

Corrosion to outer skin of rear silencer

Evidence of leak on rear shock absorbers

Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,361 miles

Corrosion to outer skin of rear silencer - not blowing at time of test

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,106 miles

Corrosion throughout underside to include chassis, suspension and brake pipes

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 HBB is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HBB, 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 HBB is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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