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BG55 KVF

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,292 mi
Last recorded59,292 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 59,292 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and mount broken

engine management warning light on

Fail 8 Jul 2017 59,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and mount broken

engine management warning light on

Pass 4 Aug 2016 49,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2016 49,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 37,939 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 37,939 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 30,013 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2014 29,704 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2014 29,704 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,792 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 21,385 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 21,385 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 17,799 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 17,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 12,818 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 10,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 10,374 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 KVF is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 KVF, 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 KVF is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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