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BG55 HLR

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,442 mi
Last recorded46,442 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 46,442 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 44,361 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 44,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 42,189 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 40,030 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 40,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 36,622 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 33,266 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,617 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,222 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,440 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,455 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 13,461 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 HLR is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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