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BG55 BNE

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

60,388 mi
Last recorded60,388 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 60,388 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 60,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 58,268 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides , lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 58,256 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower seat on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides , lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 56,795 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 52,747 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 52,741 miles

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

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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 48,469 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 43,702 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 42,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to n/s front brake hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to o/s front brake hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 40,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to n/s rear brake hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to o/s rear hose slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 38,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to n/s rear brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to o/s rear brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2018 38,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to n/s rear brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to o/s rear brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,153 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to n/s rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to o/s rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 28,872 miles

Both front tyres close to 2mm markers

Both rear tyres cracking with age

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 28,872 miles

Both front tyres close to 2mm markers

Both rear tyres cracking with age

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 28,023 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 28,023 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,680 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 62,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 24,512 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,489 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 20,548 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,511 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 18,511 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,466 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 16,466 miles

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

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

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 BNE 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 67.9%.

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 BNE, 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 BNE is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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