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AY05 ZKW

2005 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,866 mi
Last recorded73,866 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 ZKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 73,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all four coil springs corroding

Fail 23 Jul 2024 73,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction o2 sensor (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all four coil springs corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2023 64,459 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear axle beam and front mounting points of axle arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

lower rad support bracket corroded

o/s and n/s front top coil spring mounting plates slightly corroded

o/s front and rear suspension slightly low

rear axle beam slightly corroded o/s and n/s

slight damage to windscreen n/s

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 3 May 2023 64,439 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear axle beam and front mounting points of axle arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front lower radiator support bracket corroded

high level stop lamp inopritive

o/s and n/s front top coil spring mounting plates slightly corroded

o/s front suspension slightly low

rear axle beam slightly corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 3 Nov 2021 62,536 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 60,728 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 59,539 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 57,015 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 55,148 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 52,008 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 52,008 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement slight (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 49,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 46,812 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,489 miles

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)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 39,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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 7 Mar 2012 33,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,816 miles

corrosion of front brake discs

Pass 5 Mar 2010 24,127 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 19,418 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,664 miles

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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AY05 ZKW is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AY05 ZKW, 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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What year was AY05 ZKW registered?

AY05 ZKW is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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