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AY55 YVL

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,711 mi
Last recorded36,711 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YVL
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2016 36,711 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 35,358 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 35,358 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 33,594 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 33,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,724 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust rear silencer outter casing corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,203 miles

centre exhaust rusty

slight binding of the offside front brake

Fail 29 Sep 2012 30,189 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust rusty

slight binding of the offside front brake

Fail 1 Oct 2011 27,695 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracked

slight binding of the offside front brake

small cut in the nearside front tyre outter wall

Pass 1 Oct 2011 27,695 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

slight binding of the offside front brake

small cut in the nearside front tyre outter wall

Pass 30 Sep 2010 23,923 miles

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

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 7 Sep 2009 17,903 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 12,821 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 12,821 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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AY55 YVL is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AY55 YVL, 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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AY55 YVL is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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