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AV05 VFP

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,647 mi
Last recorded92,647 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2018 92,647 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside 45kgf offside 130kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating drum (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box skin(s) and heat shield loose may detach (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Near and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Near and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 92,144 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 91,096 miles

exhaust poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2015 89,636 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2014 88,211 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 78,910 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 68,491 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 59,077 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Damage to front screen.

O/S/R tyre getting low on inside edge.

Fail 13 Jun 2011 58,965 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Damage to front screen.

O/S/R tyre getting low on inside edge.

Pass 5 Jun 2010 50,956 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

N/S/R foot brake performance low.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 42,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,987 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 VFP is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VFP, 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 VFP is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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