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BG05 UEY

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,925 mi
Last recorded65,925 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 UEY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 65,925 miles

both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

exhaust rear silencer is slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,375 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer is slightly corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2015 61,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust rear silencer is slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 56,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear silencer is slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,480 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 50,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 45,084 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2011 39,261 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,261 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Mar 2010 34,268 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,596 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate starting to seperate

Fail 3 Mar 2009 28,587 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate starting to seperate

Pass 14 Mar 2008 23,286 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 UEY is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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