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AK05 TCU

2005 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,296 mi
Last recorded86,296 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 TCU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2017 86,296 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber (7.1.1)

both rear shock are leaking

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2016 75,434 miles

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

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

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

bonnet damaged

nearside front brake hose held in position with cable ties

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Aug 2016 75,428 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake hose held in position by cable ties

offside front brake slightly binding

one offside front wheel nut stud shorter than the others but nut is tight

Fail 22 Mar 2016 73,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front brake hose held in position by cable ties

offside front brake slightly binding

one offside front wheel nut stud shorter than the others but nut is tight

Fail 23 Feb 2016 73,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

EML on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/65r1`3 (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f braking slightly binding

Pass 21 Mar 2015 69,549 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight crossion underneath the vehicle.

Fail 21 Feb 2015 69,535 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,301 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 66,274 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

engine man light on

front brake discs rusty

o/s/f window reg faulty

Pass 23 Mar 2013 57,869 miles

EML light on

Fail 21 Mar 2013 57,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML light on

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

Offside front tyre heavily perished

Fail 7 Apr 2012 49,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cleaned out n/s washer jet

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f wing dented

Pass 7 Apr 2012 49,897 miles

cleaned out n/s washer jet

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f wing dented

Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,667 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 41,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

FN/S/F/ WIPER CHANGE ADVISED.

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

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

TRACKING advised asfront tyres abnormal wearing.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,490 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 21,049 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 21,049 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,878 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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AK05 TCU is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AK05 TCU, 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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AK05 TCU is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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