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BG55 CJX

2005 Suzuki Alto

Yellow Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,788 mi
Last recorded38,788 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 CJX
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 38,788 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 38,784 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 36,817 miles

underseal used on repaired areas

Fail 10 Mar 2025 36,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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 Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 34,568 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 33,473 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle beam is slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 31,270 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle main beam is slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 29,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 27,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 27,749 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of front lower suspension arms (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panhard rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear wheel slight bind

Pass 17 Dec 2018 26,107 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 24,550 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 23,076 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded at rear joints

Pass 1 Dec 2015 21,328 miles

both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded at rear joints

Pass 8 Dec 2014 19,164 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 17,115 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 14,554 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 12,689 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2010 10,283 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 8,276 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear seat belt slight damage.nearside front flasher fading.nearside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2009 8,276 miles

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

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

offside rear seat belt slight damage.nearside front flasher fading.nearside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2008 6,353 miles

offside rear seat belt slight damage

screwin offside rear tyre inner wall

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 CJX is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Yellow with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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