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AV55 PUA

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,035 mi
Last recorded64,035 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 PUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 64,035 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 64,031 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 62,187 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 62,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 56,918 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 56,913 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 54,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn very close to legal minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded & holed , to rear of wheel arch , marked .NOT within a prscribed area

Offside Front Split pin missing from anti roll bar / track control arm nut

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 54,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn very close to legal minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded & holed , to rear of wheel arch , marked .NOT within a prscribed area

Offside Front Split pin missing from anti roll bar / track control arm nut

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 49,847 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Inner sill small corrosive hole not within a prescribed area

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 49,847 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner sill small corrosive hole not within a prescribed area

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 47,888 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

offside floor to sill corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 45,627 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Sill corroded

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 45,554 miles

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

Engine management light on

Offside Front Sill corroded

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 42,979 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Inner sill

Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

engine management warning light on

Fail 18 Sep 2014 41,203 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

engine management warning light on

Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management warning light on

rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management warning light on

rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2011 31,524 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

rear tyres perishing

Fail 28 Sep 2011 31,524 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,238 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,756 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 23,744 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 20,710 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,710 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 PUA is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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