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BF55 FTT

2005 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,120 mi
Last recorded63,120 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 FTT
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 63,120 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 63,120 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 56,270 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 56,267 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 52,044 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 52,036 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 49,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

metal brake pipes to offside rear and nearside front flexi hoses corrodid near to legal limit recomend early renewal

offside rear tyre perished and nearing wear bars 155/65r13 73s

rear brakes binding slightly

rear silencer heavily corrodid

Fail 11 Mar 2014 48,895 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

metal brake pipes to offside rear and nearside front flexi hoses corrodid near to legal limit recomend early renewal

offside rear tyre perished and nearing wear bars 155/65r13 73s

rear brakes binding slightly

rear silencer heavily corrodid

Pass 19 Mar 2013 44,475 miles

air bag light on [becomes part of test commencing 20/03/2013]

middle silencer becoming rusty

nearside rear tyre near legal limit and becoming perished recomend early renewal 155/65r13 73s

Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,087 miles

front brake discs heavily pitted/binding slightly recomend renewal

offside front tyre worn on inner edge recomend early renewal

Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,772 miles

fron brake discs heavily pitted/scaled

Pass 2 Apr 2010 31,433 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,761 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,325 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 27,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BF55 FTT is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BF55 FTT, 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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BF55 FTT is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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