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BJ05 UKC

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,611 mi
Last recorded29,611 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 29,611 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 29,611 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 28,108 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 26,479 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 26,479 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 24,198 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 22,157 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 22,157 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,711 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,724 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 14,538 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,251 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 8,006 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 UKC is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 UKC, 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 BJ05 UKC registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ05 UKC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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