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AU55 VPY

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,294 mi
Last recorded77,294 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VPY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2025 77,294 miles

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 75,815 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 73,983 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 72,003 miles

Offside Outer cv boot slightly perished

n/s/r floor near front seat rear mount corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 69,831 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 69,830 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion of o/s/f lower arm

Pass 2 Sep 2020 67,929 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 65,719 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 62,438 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 59,294 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 56,168 miles

Both rear lower spring mounts are corroded

Both rear tyres started to split

Pass 11 Sep 2015 53,210 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 49,779 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 45,619 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 45,619 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,593 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,912 miles

front brakes binding slightly

rear tail pipe fouling bumper

Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,474 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,230 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 27,226 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,965 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

high level brake light not working

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 VPY is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AU55 VPY, 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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What year was AU55 VPY registered?

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

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