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BG55 HLY

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,814 mi
Last recorded30,814 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 HLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 30,814 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2020 27,564 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyre walls cracking

brake hose ferrules corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded not seriously weakened

rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 26,876 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside rear tyre has large age cracks to outer sidewall

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Rear suspension beam corroded

nearside rear inner sill section has slight corrosion

offside rear sill section has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2014 26,876 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside rear tyre has large age cracks to outer sidewall

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Rear suspension beam corroded

Unable to check Nearside front headlamp aim due to headlamp inoperative.

nearside rear inner sill section has slight corrosion

offside rear sill section has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2013 25,603 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 25,580 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 23,792 miles

exhaust backbox corroded, N/S/F tyre 3mm outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 21,765 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 19,427 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust system

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 11 Sep 2009 16,178 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 12,841 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 HLY is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 HLY, 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 HLY is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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