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BJ05 VUR

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,791 mi
Last recorded82,791 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VUR
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 82,791 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine light on

rear shocker covers broken

Fail 29 Sep 2016 82,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ant roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine light on

rear shocker covers broken

Pass 21 Sep 2015 71,029 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front bumper damage/insercure

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 71,009 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front bumper damage/insercure

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,972 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 58,424 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 58,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 54,078 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

N/S/F + O/S/F Lower ball joint dust boots starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 53,960 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

N/S/F + O/S/F Lower ball joint dust boots starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,445 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 44,421 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 35,315 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,570 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 18,791 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 VUR is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue 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 VUR, 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 VUR is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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