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BD55 PHF

2005 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,350 mi
Last recorded41,350 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 PHF
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 41,350 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 41,349 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

centre/rear exhaust insecure, rubber mounts perished

Pass 10 Dec 2020 40,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 39,575 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 39,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 37,639 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 13 Nov 2017 34,668 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 35,254 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 35,253 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 37,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar support bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar support bracket (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 37,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar support bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar support bracket (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 28,740 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 23,732 miles

slight bind o/s front brake

Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,071 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front anti-roll bar mounting plates have slight corrosion

slight corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 18 Nov 2011 16,678 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 13,939 miles

nearside front tyre has a slight tear on outer wall

Pass 21 Dec 2009 11,441 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 11,434 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 8,615 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PHF is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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