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BG55 HMC

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,102 mi
Last recorded103,102 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 103,102 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under body has slight surface rust

Pass 16 Nov 2019 100,338 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 95,879 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 89,023 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 82,625 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 82,624 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 76,920 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 74,557 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 74,190 miles

Engine sump corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Nearside rear floor section has light corrosion

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

Offside rear floor section has light corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust box outer skin peeling

Fail 1 Sep 2014 74,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine sump corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Nearside rear floor section has light corrosion

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

Offside rear floor section has light corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust box outer skin peeling

Pass 6 Sep 2013 67,167 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 67,167 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,585 miles

fuel pipe into tank corroded

note n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 4 Sep 2012 59,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

fuel pipe into tank corroded

note n/s/r tyre cracking

note, front discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 51,300 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 51,300 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 44,488 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 44,488 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

spare tyre below limit

Pass 7 Sep 2009 35,566 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 26,744 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 26,744 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HMC is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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