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BD55 PGY

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,444 mi
Last recorded65,444 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 PGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 65,444 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 65,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured n s r inn sill (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 61,926 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 61,926 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 58,120 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2020 58,111 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 52,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Under body surface and components have the general age related

Fail 2 May 2019 52,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Under body surface and components have the general age related

Pass 3 Feb 2018 42,215 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside + Offside (2.2.C.1c)

Underbody components all covered with surface rust

Pass 2 Feb 2017 41,049 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Vehicle under-body has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2017 41,049 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Vehicle under-body has slight corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 39,074 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 36,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 36,876 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 34,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 5 Jan 2013 32,284 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2011 27,188 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 27,188 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 8 Jan 2011 22,859 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 17,843 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 14,247 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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BD55 PGY is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD55 PGY, 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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BD55 PGY is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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