MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Both (5.2.2b)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
eml on
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
EML warning lamp illuminated
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front and rear suspension components corroded
both front coil springs corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust back box deteriorated
slight corrosion to the offside rear brake pipe
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre worn on inside edge
exhaust deteriorated
BOTH front brakes slight binding
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside tyre wearing on inner edge
front discs corroded
BOTH front brakes slight binding
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside tyre wearing on inner edge
front discs corroded
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
near side front brake binding slightly
How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ05 KPE is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Silver with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 BJ05 KPE, 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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BJ05 KPE is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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