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BG05 AOZ

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

41,342 mi
Last recorded41,342 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 AOZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 41,342 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Jul 2026 41,322 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2025 38,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 38,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 33,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2023 29,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 29,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 25,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2021 23,020 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 21,300 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 21,038 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 20,669 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 20,241 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 19,643 miles

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

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

Rear Wiper blade worn

Pass 18 May 2015 18,765 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 17,472 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 16,117 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 14,462 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 12,329 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 10,482 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 8,751 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 7,287 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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BG05 AOZ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BG05 AOZ, 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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BG05 AOZ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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