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AV05 AWU

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,866 mi
Last recorded51,866 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 AWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 51,866 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 46,980 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 42,962 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 36,499 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 32,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 32,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 27,181 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Front and rear sills corroded

Offside Inner Front and rear sills corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 27,104 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Front and rear sills corroded

Offside Inner Front and rear sills corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 22,884 miles

coil spring corroded All Four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 20,033 miles

centre exhaust rusted and rattles

coil springs and arms rusted

Fail 28 Jul 2014 19,186 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres perished [min pass]

exhaust heaverly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 19,186 miles

all 4 tyres perished [min pass]

exhaust heaverly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 18,195 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 31 Jul 2013 18,195 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2012 17,052 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 15,380 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 12,586 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 10,508 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 8,395 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 8,058 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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AV05 AWU is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV05 AWU, 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 AV05 AWU registered?

AV05 AWU is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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