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AU05 XMZ

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,214 mi
Last recorded82,214 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 XMZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 82,214 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 82,214 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 78,744 miles

nearside front brake slight bind

offside front slight bind

Fail 28 Feb 2017 78,741 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front brake slight bind

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 26 Feb 2016 74,220 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2015 69,510 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 69,505 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

reverse lights n/w

slight bind front brakes

Pass 28 Feb 2014 64,575 miles

Front brake discs deterioreated inside face.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 58,964 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 58,963 miles

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

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

rear exhaust brkt deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2012 52,797 miles

offside front tyre wearing inside edge, rear exhaust section slightly derteriorated.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,296 miles

nearside front tyre getting low inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2010 37,535 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,081 miles

nearside rear seatbelt bruised

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

some cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,169 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 21,169 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 XMZ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 40,683 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU05 XMZ registered?

AU05 XMZ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AU05 XMZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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