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AJ55 GKN

2005 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,482 mi
Last recorded63,482 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 GKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 63,482 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 63,482 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 63,331 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 62,090 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,143 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 59,973 miles

rear exhaust deterioated (silencer)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 58,948 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished 155/65r13

Fail 1 Aug 2013 58,937 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished 155/65r13

Pass 1 Oct 2012 55,454 miles

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

rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Fail 25 Sep 2012 55,373 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)

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

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

rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,791 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 47,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 40,675 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,321 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded slightly on inner braking surfaces

Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,908 miles

Front discs rusty through lack of use.

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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AJ55 GKN is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ55 GKN, 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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AJ55 GKN is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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