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BJ05 VVN

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

20,085 mi
Last recorded20,085 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 20,085 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper damaged

Rear exhaust box outer case corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2025 20,085 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper damaged

Rear exhaust box outer case corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 14,733 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2022 11,432 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 11,432 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 11,422 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Aug 2021 11,273 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 11,158 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 10,935 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 10,747 miles

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Fail 15 Jun 2018 10,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Pass 19 Jun 2017 10,453 miles

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2017 10,453 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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Wheel trims fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 10,172 miles

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Pass 15 Jun 2015 9,816 miles

plastic wheel trims fitted to all road wheels

Fail 15 Jun 2015 9,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic wheel trims fitted to all road wheels

Pass 9 Jun 2014 8,823 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

hub caps fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2014 8,823 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

hub caps fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2013 8,426 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 8,271 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 7,745 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 50,486 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 5,621 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 4,416 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 VVN is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 VVN, 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 VVN registered?

BJ05 VVN is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 VVN shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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