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AP54 UPF

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,411 mi
Last recorded106,411 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 UPF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 106,411 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 99,147 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 90,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 May 2022 83,456 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 83,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 77,877 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 76,406 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 76,406 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 74,956 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 72,212 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 70,853 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 65,678 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 61,680 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 61,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

drivers outer door handle defective but still able to open door. Strongly advise repair.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 58,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 58,186 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,216 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 51,675 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 48,257 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 44,852 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 41,330 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Pass 3 Feb 2009 37,381 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 33,163 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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AP54 UPF is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AP54 UPF, 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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AP54 UPF is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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