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BJ05 TZG

2005 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,063 mi
Last recorded86,063 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 TZG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 86,063 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

No handbrake reading nearside rear

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear shock absorber outer casings corroding away

Fail 29 Jun 2017 85,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Emissions not tested Excessive oil leak (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

No handbrake reading nearside rear

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear shock absorber outer casings corroding away

Pass 28 Jun 2016 81,759 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 77,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to coil springs and suspention components

exhaust system in poor condistion slight blow

front brake imbalance

slight bind to offside front wheel

Fail 23 Jun 2015 77,374 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to coil springs and suspention components

exhaust system in poor condistion slight blow

front brake imbalance

slight bind to offside front wheel

Pass 3 Jul 2014 71,896 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 71,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

suspension components corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 70,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

suspension components corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 68,135 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2012 68,135 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 59,501 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 59,364 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 44,661 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear exhaust bracket insecure but exhaust well maintained by the remainder

Pass 17 Apr 2010 44,661 miles

Rear exhaust bracket insecure but exhaust well maintained by the remainder

Pass 2 May 2009 31,481 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 21,674 miles

N/S/F Sill has slight damage

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

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 TZG is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Black 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 BJ05 TZG, 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 TZG is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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