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BG55 AKJ

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,018 mi
Last recorded73,018 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 AKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 73,018 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 72,989 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 70,814 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 70,592 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating (no fan) (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 67,625 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 67,593 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 63,053 miles

Both Front and Rear coil springs corroded

Both O/s and N/s rear (short) brake pipes corroded

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system corroded and has a leak of gases

N/s/f lower arm ball joint cover perished and slight split

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2016 63,042 miles

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

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

Both Front and Rear coil springs corroded

Both O/s and N/s rear (short) brake pipes corroded

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system corroded and has a leak of gases

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2015 60,559 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

slight under-body corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2015 60,559 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer has a hole (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

slight under-body corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2014 57,222 miles

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

Slight damage to the n/s sill

The engine is running hot

Fail 1 Oct 2014 57,189 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight damage to the n/s sill

The engine is running hot

Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,700 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,782 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,827 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,626 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 40,844 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 35,455 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 28,845 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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BG55 AKJ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BG55 AKJ, 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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BG55 AKJ is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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