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BG55 NWC

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,463 mi
Last recorded18,463 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 18,463 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 18,428 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 18,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 18,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 18,144 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 17,711 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 17,352 miles

all tyres cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2019 17,343 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2018 16,967 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 16,403 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 15,756 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 23 Oct 2015 14,734 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 20 Oct 2014 13,863 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 13,863 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 13,071 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 11,876 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 10,813 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 10,081 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 8,727 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 7,515 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 NWC is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NWC, 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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What year was BG55 NWC registered?

BG55 NWC is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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