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BG55 HRW

2005 Suzuki Alto

Silver Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,912 mi
Last recorded64,912 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 64,912 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 64,912 miles

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 ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle fractured Nearside and offside Coil spring location corroded Marked yellow (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 53,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear boot struts weak

all front rear suspension corroded

corroded underneath

Fail 25 Oct 2019 53,014 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding o/s n/s (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear boot struts weak

all front rear suspension corroded

corroded underneath

Pass 27 Nov 2018 48,474 miles

corrosion to floorpan and sill areas

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nsf shock absorber corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2018 48,474 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion to floorpan and sill areas

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nsf shock absorber corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 41,937 miles

front metal brake pipes corroded

general corrosion under vehicle to floorpan and sill areas

Fail 6 Nov 2017 41,937 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

front metal brake pipes corroded

general corrosion under vehicle to floorpan and sill areas

Pass 20 Oct 2016 38,671 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 38,671 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 37,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 37,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 35,679 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 34,149 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 34,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 32,579 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box, outter casing corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2012 32,579 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box, outter casing corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 30,705 miles

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

both rear tyres on sidewalls cracking

front and rear wipers slighlty split but still clearing

Pass 18 Oct 2010 28,426 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 26,323 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,433 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 HRW is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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