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AP55 DKV

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,988 mi
Last recorded112,988 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 DKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 112,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Apr 2018 103,869 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 92,499 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 82,820 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on insides.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 82,698 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on insides.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,635 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 72,402 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

slight binding of nearside rear brake.

Pass 14 May 2014 64,809 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 64,714 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 57,386 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking on thead

Pass 31 May 2012 52,546 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,777 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

both front bottom ball joint covers split

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wiper blades slightly smear across screen

rear axle beam corroded & coil spring seats corroded (not affecting strength)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 48,774 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

both front bottom ball joint covers split

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both front wiper blades slightly smear across screen

rear axle beam corroded & coil spring seats corroded (not affecting strength)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 39,744 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

all suspension components showing signs of corrosion+rear axle beam

front wiper blades slightly smearing/juddering on screen

slight brake bind on front brakes

slight misting of oil on engine

small cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,663 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges+small cuts

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 2 Dec 2009 31,661 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both front wiper blades split on corners of rubbers

both rear tyres wearing on edges+small cuts

slight brake bind on n/s/f brake

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 5 Dec 2008 23,895 miles

(strong advise)front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces & pads getting low

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

both rear tyres perishing & worn on inner edges

front tyres perishing & have cuts in tread

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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AP55 DKV is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AP55 DKV, 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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AP55 DKV is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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