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BG05 PLF

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

52,419 mi
Last recorded52,419 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 52,419 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 52,389 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear play in shock

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front bumper loose

Pass 20 May 2025 52,093 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 52,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported braided pipe insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear wiper split

Pass 11 Jun 2024 50,947 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 49,204 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 49,204 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 47,207 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 47,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 41,631 miles

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak at back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 36,921 miles

exhaust in poor condition

slight blow from front pipe

Pass 12 Feb 2019 32,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust outer shield corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking on side walls

n/s/r tyre cracking on side walls

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 12 Feb 2019 32,042 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust outer shield corroded

n/s/f tyre cracking on side walls

n/s/r tyre cracking on side walls

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 20 Sep 2016 31,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm side wall deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre side wall deteriorating

Fail 20 Sep 2016 31,639 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 worn close to the legal limit 3mm side wall deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper worn

Nearside Rear tyre side wall deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre side wall deteriorating

Pass 22 Sep 2015 31,178 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,562 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 30,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,725 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 29,725 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 28,754 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 28,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2011 27,355 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,705 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 23,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 23,840 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 18,376 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 18,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BG05 PLF is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BG05 PLF, 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 PLF is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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