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AV55 URC

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,111 mi
Last recorded78,111 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 78,111 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 78,010 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 72,546 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer door handle broken

Fail 15 Jan 2025 72,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer door handle broken

Pass 2 Feb 2024 67,388 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 67,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s ()

advance parking brake lever travel

Fail 6 Oct 2023 67,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front headlamp bracket broken (lamp unit still secure)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 58,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear shockabsorber cover corroded

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 47,480 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 37,669 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 29,347 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 19,893 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 14,234 miles

Offside Front windscreen wiper splitting on ends

all four tyres badly perished

corossion on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 28 Nov 2016 14,220 miles

Nearside Front tyre very badly perished and worn on inner edge of tread

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Offside Front tyre very badly perished and worn on inner edge of tread

Offside Rear tyre very badly perished

corossion on exhaust silencer

Pass 21 Nov 2015 12,764 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 11,395 miles

Offside front compliance/anti-roll bar securing device corroding

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 10,792 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 2 Dec 2013 10,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 18 Oct 2012 10,781 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2010 9,885 miles

front discs corroded [%ok on brake test min MOT pass]

Pass 19 Nov 2009 7,987 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 5,960 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 URC is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AV55 URC, 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 URC is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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