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AX05 VEW

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,620 mi
Last recorded56,620 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 56,620 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 55,150 miles

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

both front brakes have slight bind

Fail 1 Feb 2016 55,149 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front brakes have slight bind

Pass 10 Apr 2014 51,601 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 46,748 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 42,231 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 36,223 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 29,884 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 25,032 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 18,184 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 18,127 miles

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

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 VEW is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX05 VEW registered?

AX05 VEW is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is AX05 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 VEW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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