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AJ05 YSC

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,842 mi
Last recorded169,842 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 169,842 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

eml on

Pass 8 Jun 2015 166,497 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 166,455 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 160,851 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Engine management light on

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 160,768 miles

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

Corrosion to brake pipes

Engine management light on

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 147,557 miles

engine management light on

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 130,467 miles

one rear exhaust mounting corroded and insecure

rear silencer corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 15 Jun 2011 112,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear silencer heavily corroded but not blowing at time of test

Slight corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Jun 2010 97,681 miles

Slight oil residue around nearside rear strut.

Pass 13 Jun 2009 78,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 58,242 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 YSC is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YSC, 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 YSC is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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