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AV05 VHE

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,499 mi
Last recorded52,499 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 52,499 miles

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

all coil springs corroding.

exhaust system deteriorated but not leaking.

high level brake light not working.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,425 miles

Centre brake light not working.

Clicking from front wheels when cornering.Strong Advise.

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 49,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre brake light not working.

Clicking from front wheels when cornering.Strong Advise.

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 43,670 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Front brake disc's heavily corroded across the inner braking surface

Front pads worn to around 2mm

O/s/f tyre 3mm- worn smooth on the inner edge

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r brake pipe slighly corroded

o/s/r tyre 3mm and heavily perished

Fail 28 Mar 2013 43,560 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust backbox corroded

Front brake disc's heavily corroded across the inner braking surface

Front pads worn to around 2mm

O/s/f tyre 3mm- worn smooth on the inner edge

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r brake pipe slighly corroded

o/s/r tyre 3mm and heavily perished

Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,032 miles

Both front brake discs are very corroded.Strong Advise.

Both front brakes binding.

Both rear tyres are very perished.

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

Offside 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)

Offside front tyre worn very unevenly,low on inner edge.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 37,030 miles

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

Both front brake discs are very corroded.Strong Advise.

Both front brakes binding.

Both rear tyres are very perished.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front tyre worn very unevenly,low on inner edge.

Fail 10 Mar 2011 29,326 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished (155 65 13s)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc's corroded across the inner braking surface.

N/s/f tyre 3mm, worn on the inner edge.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,326 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished (155 65 13s)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc's corroded across the inner braking surface.

N/s/f tyre 3mm, worn on the inner edge.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,046 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished with a small cut

nearside seatbelt reteacting mechinism weak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,879 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,588 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 VHE 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 66.7%.

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 AV05 VHE, 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 VHE is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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