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BJ05 VWE

2005 Suzuki Alto

Blue Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,820 mi
Last recorded90,820 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 90,820 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 90,812 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 88,409 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 88,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Slight binding felt when rotating nearside rear wheel.

Pass 1 May 2019 86,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Very slight bindlng felt when rotating nearside rear road wheel.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 81,877 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 81,877 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 77,290 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2017 77,290 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 73,045 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,698 miles

front and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,072 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 48,094 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 48,094 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,126 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 38,126 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 13,716 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 13,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,235 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 13,126 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 8,905 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 VWE is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Blue with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VWE, 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 VWE is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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