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AV55 HFB

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,823 mi
Last recorded48,823 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HFB
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 48,823 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 41,734 miles

Exhaust baffle loose and rattling. Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 36,437 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

brake fluid dark in colour

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

secondary exhaust cat rattle

Fail 10 Oct 2023 36,431 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

brake fluid dark in colour

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

secondary exhaust cat rattle

Pass 26 Oct 2022 36,366 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity paint on tail lamp (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Rear rear wiper deteriorating

brake fluid dark in colour

coolant level low

Pass 27 Oct 2021 36,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust box deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 36,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust box deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre heavily cracked

Offside Front tyre heavily cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2020 36,033 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Rear exhaust rusty and deteriorated

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2019 35,739 miles

Both rear tyres perished

O/s front tyre slightly perished

Rear exhaust rusty / deteriorated

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2018 35,377 miles

Front and rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Oct 2017 35,077 miles

Front tyres perished

Rear exhaust rusty / deteriorated

Rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Oct 2016 34,506 miles

rear exhaust rusty / deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2015 34,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust back box deteroirated/rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2015 34,054 miles

Rear exhaust back box deteroirated/rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2014 32,884 miles

rear exhaust box deteroirated

Pass 2 Aug 2013 31,647 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 29,525 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 26,779 miles

slight binding on nearside rear brake.

Pass 8 Aug 2009 26,693 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 22,262 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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AV55 HFB is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AV55 HFB, 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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AV55 HFB is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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