MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front tyre is worn on inside edge
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front tyre is worn on inside edge
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel trim missing
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
Valve stem slightly damaged nearside front and both rear (4.1.D.1e)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
engine malfunction light indicates a fault
exhaust deteriorated
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front registration plate cracked
tail gate struts defective
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel trim missing
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
Valve stem slightly damaged nearside front and both rear (4.1.D.1e)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)
engine malfunction light indicates a fault
exhaust deteriorated
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
front registration plate cracked
tail gate struts defective
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Valve stem slightly misaligned both front and rear (4.1.D.1e)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
engine malfunction lamp indicates a fault
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Valve stem slightly misaligned both front and rear (4.1.D.1e)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
engine malfunction lamp indicates a fault
Brake pipes greased preventing full inspection
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs corroded on inner faces
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Offside rear tyre cracked and perishing
Rear coil springs corroded
Underside of vehicle body showings signs of corrosion
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipes greased preventing full inspection
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs corroded on inner faces
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Offside rear tyre cracked and perishing
Rear coil springs corroded
Underside of vehicle body showings signs of corrosion
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust deteriorating
off side front tyre worn on inner edge
off side rear tyre cracking
rear wiper blade split
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust deteriorating
off side front tyre worn on inner edge
off side rear tyre cracking
rear wiper blade split
engine has an oil leak
front brake discs corroded
front brake pads wearing low
near side front anti roll bar mounting plate corroding
off side front wheel has slight bind when turned by hand
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine has an oil leak
exhaust deteriorating
front brake discs corroding
near side front anti roll bar mounting bracket corroding
near side front tyre worn heavily on inner edge
near side front,off side front and both front to rear brake pipes heavily greased preventing propper inspection
rear wiper blade split
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all four coil springs corroding
front brake discs corroding
front to rear brake pipes have light corrosion
off side front and near side front tyres wearing on inner edges
off side rear and near side rear brake pipes greased
off side rear and near side rear tyre side walls perished but not exposing ply or cords
rear wiper blade split and not contacting screen
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all four coil springs corroding
front brake discs corroding
front to rear brake pipes have light corrosion
off side front and near side front tyres wearing on inner edges
off side rear and near side rear brake pipes greased
off side rear and near side rear tyre side walls perished but not exposing ply or cords
rear wiper blade split and not contacting screen
How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?
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AU55 VRJ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 VRJ, 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 VRJ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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