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BJ54 XGH

2005 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,687 mi
Last recorded91,687 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 XGH
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 91,687 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 91,683 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 90,600 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR TO SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 90,510 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 90,508 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 89,064 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 89,060 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2013 88,390 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 87,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

middle exhaust slightly deteriated

steel wheels fitted to the front

Fail 24 Feb 2012 87,170 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

middle exhaust slightly deterioated

sump quite rusty

Pass 5 May 2011 83,574 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

sump slightly rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2011 83,556 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

sump slightly rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2010 82,630 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 82,630 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 65,896 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 42,115 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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BJ54 XGH is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Black with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ54 XGH, 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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BJ54 XGH is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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