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AV55 KAU

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,927 mi
Last recorded73,927 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 73,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 73,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 67,280 miles

both front tyre treads low on inner edges

possibly tracking required

Fail 15 Nov 2013 67,280 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

both front treds low on inner edges

possiblt tracking required

Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,595 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 56,824 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 46,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 9 Nov 2009 36,657 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 29,561 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 29,561 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 KAU is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KAU, 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 AV55 KAU registered?

AV55 KAU is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AV55 KAU safe to buy?

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