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AU55 VRJ

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,070 mi
Last recorded66,070 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 66,070 miles

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))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 66,070 miles

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 61,550 miles

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))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 61,549 miles

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))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 58,616 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 58,616 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 57,327 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 57,307 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 54,518 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,565 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 47,563 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,989 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 42,988 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,652 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 28,548 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,458 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 20,458 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 15,949 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 11,213 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 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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