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AJ55 UST

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,418 mi
Last recorded100,418 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 UST
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 100,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

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)

engine light on

Pass 9 May 2017 97,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (155/65/13) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s + o/s (3.6.B.2c)

all coil springs corroded

eml on

n/s/f anti-roll bar mounting plate corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 94,235 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s front outer boot perishing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 90,361 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 84,095 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 84,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 80,393 miles

both front bottom ball joint dust covers starting to perish

both rear metal brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2012 80,390 miles

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

both front bottom ball joint dust covers starting to perish

both rear metal brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2011 74,959 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 69,875 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 65,249 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 65,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 47,959 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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AJ55 UST is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue 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 AJ55 UST, 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 UST is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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