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AV55 XHT

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,868 mi
Last recorded73,868 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 XHT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 73,868 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 66,387 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Front and rear exhaust sections corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from o/s driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 66,250 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear support bracket not fixed to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Front and rear exhaust sections corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing close to wear limit on inner and outer edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from o/s driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 58,771 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills & inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust system corroded at front & rear sections

Pass 7 Dec 2022 53,148 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear box outer case corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2022 53,148 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hub (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear box outer case corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 45,774 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust silencer corroded.

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 45,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust silencer corroded.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 43,362 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box outer case split and corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2020 97,292 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box outer case split and corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2019 40,412 miles

Minor leak from front exhaust section

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155 65 R13 73T Street response (5.2.3 (e))

Thorn in sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2018 33,646 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 24,304 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY RUSTED

Pass 3 Jan 2017 16,584 miles

Both rear tyres perished on inner edges of tread (155 65 R13 73s Dunlop SP10)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2016 13,196 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 13,175 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 13,066 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 11,968 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 10,725 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 9,487 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2009 8,160 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 6,566 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 6,517 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XHT is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XHT, 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 XHT is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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