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AU05 OOD

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,200 mi
Last recorded72,200 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 OOD
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2017 72,200 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all shock absorbers corroded

all suspension coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on there edges

Pass 23 Dec 2016 65,766 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,153 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion at anti roll bar mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion at trailing arm mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion at anti roll bar mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion at trailing arm mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust front pipe outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2016 63,152 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion at anti roll bar mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion at trailing arm mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion at anti roll bar mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion at trailing arm mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust front pipe outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,026 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 55,022 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,680 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 51,676 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 46,080 miles

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

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

very slight binding on o/s/front brake

Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

o.s.f. tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2010 36,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,409 miles

Both front brake disc,s corroded causing the brakes to bind.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 32,409 miles

Both front brake disc,s corroded causing the brakes to bind, repair work is needed.

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,419 miles

N/S wiper blade split.

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

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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AU05 OOD is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AU05 OOD, 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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AU05 OOD is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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