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AX55 DVK

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,504 mi
Last recorded51,504 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 DVK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 51,504 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 51,502 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 40,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 40,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 29,928 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 21,841 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

various areas of light under body corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2023 21,841 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

o/s and n/s front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

various areas of light under body corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2021 20,096 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s front and o/s and n/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect macpherson strut (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

light under body corrosion

o/s and n/s front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

o/s and n/s track rod end ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2021 20,096 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect macpherson strut (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

light under body corrosion

o/s and n/s front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

o/s and n/s track rod end ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2019 20,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion around edge of inner surfaces nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassi areas light corrosion starting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassi areas light corrosion starting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 20,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion around edge of inner surfaces nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassi areas light corrosion starting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working also nearside position light brighter than offside. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassi areas light corrosion starting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 19,312 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracked (advise replacement

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked ( advise replacement

Offside Front tyre perished/cracked (advise replacement

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked (advise replacement

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2017 18,360 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

Pass 4 Jan 2016 17,006 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 17,006 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 11,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 2 Jan 2014 8,349 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 6,399 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 5,723 miles

all tyres slightly perished on treads

Pass 23 Dec 2010 4,881 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 4,691 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 3,542 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 3,542 miles

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

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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AX55 DVK 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 69.6%.

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 AX55 DVK, 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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AX55 DVK is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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