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AJ05 YSH

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,991 mi
Last recorded97,991 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 97,991 miles

Front coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (2.4.C.1b)

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

Passenger front outside door handle damaged but operates correctly

Rear coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 97,991 miles

Front coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Passenger front outside door handle damaged but operates correctly

Rear coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 88,748 miles

All brake pipes corroded would recommend to renew

Both front and rear coil springs corroded

Both front tyres worn from inner edges

N/s/f tyre getting close to legal limit

Vehicle have corrosion underneath

Would recommend brake check

Pass 11 Feb 2015 80,916 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 74,160 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 74,160 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 64,036 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 64,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 52,072 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake pads wearing low

slight damage to windscreen

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearings

slight pitting to front brake discs

Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,332 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,603 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 25,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

object hanging from rear view mirror causing obstruction to drivers view greater than 40mm in zone'b'(removed)

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 8 Nov 2008 25,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

object hanging from rear view mirror causing obstruction to drivers view greater than 40mm in zone'b'(removed)

rear tyres slightly perished

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 YSH is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YSH, 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 YSH is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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