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2005 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

40,326 mi
Last recorded40,326 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 40,326 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 40,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 39,978 miles

rust around nearside and offside lower under sills

Pass 8 Aug 2018 39,268 miles

Front suspension bottom arms rusty nearside and ofside

Pass 15 Aug 2017 38,778 miles

Front bumper mounts rusty and weak

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 38,026 miles

Centre exhaust rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2016 38,026 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2015 99,670 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 99,670 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 35,849 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 34,652 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,390 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 33,349 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,136 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 31,135 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Both rear tyres have lots of small cracks.

Head lamp main beam tell lale light not working.

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge.

Nearside front wheel rim has slight damage on inside edge.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 29,376 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 29,376 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,453 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 22,908 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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AU55 VPN is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU55 VPN, 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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AU55 VPN is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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