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BD05 OSV

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,560 mi
Last recorded65,560 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 OSV
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 65,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 65,544 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 62,524 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 62,329 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 58,267 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 58,267 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,056 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 39,690 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre section is poor

nearside rear foot and handbrake are poor in operation

Pass 22 Mar 2014 46,076 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 38,801 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,725 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,658 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 21,779 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,779 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 18,267 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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BD05 OSV is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD05 OSV, 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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BD05 OSV is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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