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BD55 PHN

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,925 mi
Last recorded36,925 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 PHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 36,925 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 36,026 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 26,597 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 24,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 20,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 16,852 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 14,083 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 14,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 12,188 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 11,606 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 11,185 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 10,257 miles

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 17 Apr 2014 9,499 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 8,747 miles

Both front outer tyre sidewalls slightly damaged.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 7,529 miles

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

both front tyres have cuts in sidewalls

Pass 29 Mar 2011 6,055 miles

chunk out of n/s/f side wall no cords showing

Pass 17 Mar 2010 4,558 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 3,068 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 PHN is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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