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AJ05 HBG

2005 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,299 mi
Last recorded62,299 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 HBG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 62,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2023 62,299 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2022 58,654 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 55,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 55,080 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 40,505 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 40,505 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 36,372 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 36,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 27,427 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 21,798 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre tread cracked and perished

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

Pass 8 May 2015 21,720 miles

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

front and rear brake hose furrule's slightly corroded

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 21,200 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brakes slightly binding on wheel

Pass 17 May 2013 20,324 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 18,988 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 18,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 May 2011 17,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 17,688 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 15,869 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 14,205 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 11,809 miles

Corrosion to both front brake discs

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 HBG is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HBG, 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 HBG is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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