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BJ05 VWB

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,974 mi
Last recorded18,974 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 18,974 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on sholders

Fail 20 Sep 2011 18,930 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on sholders

Pass 28 Sep 2010 16,307 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 13,968 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 12,197 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 12,180 miles

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

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 VWB is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 VWB registered?

BJ05 VWB is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 VWB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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