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BJ05 ULG

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

35,420 mi
Last recorded35,420 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,420 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 35,419 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 32,981 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 32,982 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 300,016 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 30,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 27,077 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,053 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 24,053 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 21,723 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 18,621 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 18,621 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 15,557 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 12,393 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 ULG is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ULG, 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 ULG registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ05 ULG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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