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AX54 HVT

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,317 mi
Last recorded99,317 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 HVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 99,317 miles

All coil springs corroded

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Slight bind at offside front road wheel

Fail 15 Mar 2017 99,316 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All coil springs corroded

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perished and cuts in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Slight bind at offside front road wheel

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 93,546 miles

strong smell of petrol around fuel tank, although no leaks evident

Fail 14 Mar 2016 93,545 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

strong smell of petrol around fuel tank, although no leaks evident

Pass 17 Mar 2015 87,059 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 87,059 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,277 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 80,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 72,375 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 72,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 65,778 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 65,778 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,530 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,754 miles

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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)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 30,981 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 29,651 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AX54 HVT is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AX54 HVT, 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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AX54 HVT is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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