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BG55 BNK

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,301 mi
Last recorded52,301 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 BNK
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 52,301 miles

Front and rear bumper slightly loose and damaged

Nearside Front headlamp adjuster intermittent operation

Fail 22 Mar 2024 52,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front and rear bumper slightly loose and damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2024 52,280 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear exhaust tailpipe broken hanging off (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high very high .Headlight damaged (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lens cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view held together with tape and wont adjust (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both mirrors held together with tape

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear tailpipe broken and repair not holding exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear bumper slightly loose and damaged

Nearside headlight broken ,has a hinge screwed on it to secure headlight

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 32,142 miles

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

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

both front mirrors held together with tape

Pass 21 Feb 2022 12,190 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 12,183 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 12,124 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 12,040 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 11,930 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 11,212 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 11,101 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 10,351 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 8,760 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 4,282 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 2,673 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 1,211 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 BNK is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG55 BNK, 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 BNK is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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