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BJ05 PZN

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,763 mi
Last recorded61,763 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 PZN
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 61,763 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 61,278 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 61,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 57,484 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 57,381 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 56,946 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 15 Feb 2017 56,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,502 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,334 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,326 miles

Lower radiator mounting corroded

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 51,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Lower radiator mounting corroded

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,976 miles

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

imbalance on rear

Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,302 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,393 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 33,111 miles

exhaust box outter skin corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2009 25,695 miles

exhaust centre silencer corroded

nearside rear shock absorber damp

slight fluctuation to front brakes

Pass 8 Apr 2008 20,161 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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BJ05 PZN 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 82.4%.

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 BJ05 PZN, 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 PZN is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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