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AV05 HHW

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,401 mi
Last recorded88,401 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HHW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 88,401 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion appearing under vehicle.

Pass 1 Feb 2023 82,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion appearing under vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2022 75,779 miles

corrosion appearing under vehicle.

Pass 11 Feb 2021 69,545 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 69,544 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f & both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture corroded& leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2020 63,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

radiator support corroded.

Fail 6 Feb 2020 63,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

radiator support corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2019 57,016 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 56,946 miles

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

Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 51,128 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both sill areas (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,740 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 38,304 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 31,205 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 31,205 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 24,510 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 17,372 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 9,918 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 8,553 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 7,288 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 6,546 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 5,643 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 5,643 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HHW is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HHW, 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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AV05 HHW is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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