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AP54 UPH

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,647 mi
Last recorded72,647 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 72,647 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 72,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 57,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 54,233 miles

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

nsf brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Feb 2018 54,179 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

nsf brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2017 49,313 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2016 44,452 miles

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,304 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2014 34,866 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 28,135 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,692 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 19,401 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 16,845 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 16,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 13,829 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 8,900 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 UPH is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UPH, 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 UPH is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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