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AX05 RUA

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,723 mi
Last recorded87,723 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 RUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2019 87,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

underside corroded and weak in places

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside wing mirror loose

all suspension bushes worn and split

all suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2018 83,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension bush`s worn and starting to split

both lower suspension arm very rusty and weak

both rear tyre`s wearing uneven on inner edge`s

engine warning light stay`s on

under floor mounting worn

underside of vehicle rusty and weak

Fail 16 Apr 2018 83,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all suspension bush`s worn and starting to split

both lower suspension arm very rusty and weak

both rear tyre`s wearing uneven on inner edge`s

engine warning light stay`s on

under floor mounting worn

underside of vehicle rusty and weak

Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,477 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 70,606 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 59,444 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 47,839 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 33,059 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,149 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,166 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 19,277 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 17,040 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 14,207 miles

Oil leak

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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AX05 RUA is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AX05 RUA, 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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AX05 RUA is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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