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BJ54 XGK

2005 Suzuki Alto

Black Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,322 mi
Last recorded47,322 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2020 47,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both under wheelarches (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

evidence of accident damage n/s/f chassis leg and crossmember

evidence of accident damage rear panel and boot floor

front tyres deflated

Pass 10 Nov 2016 34,643 miles

Front slight leak on exhaust

Nearside Front crossmember beneath radiator damaged slightly

Nearside Front evidence of previous accident damage to chassis leg

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

cat.heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Nov 2016 34,643 miles

cat.heat shield insecure

Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Front slight leak on exhaust

Nearside Front crossmember beneath radiator damaged slightly

Nearside Front evidence of previous accident damage to chassis leg

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 26,526 miles

BRAKE REPAIR WET BUT NO LEAK FOUND TIME OF TEST!!!!!

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coil springs corroded

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 26,525 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 23,164 miles

Exhaust box corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front headlamp bracket broke but still secure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sign of damage to the Nearside Front of vehicle!!!!

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 23,162 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust box corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front headlamp bracket broke but still secure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sign of damage to the Nearside Front of vehicle!!!!

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 18,664 miles

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

accdent damage to front poor repair & heavily undersealed makeing hard to inspect !!!!!!

coil springs corroded but still complete

exhaust corroded

front bumper damage

slight corrosion underbody

some s/hand parts used for repair ?????

Fail 12 Nov 2013 18,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil springs corroded but still complete

exhaust corroded

front bumper damage

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 13 Jul 2012 14,701 miles

n/s/f repaired and sealed

n/s/f chassie leg damage !!!!!!!!!!!!!1

n/s/f impact damage !!!!!!!!!!111

sign of accdent damage n/s/f !!!!!!!!!!!11

Pass 29 Mar 2011 11,727 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

VEHICLE DAMAGED REPAIRED FROM N/S/F

Pass 11 Aug 2010 10,507 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 7,227 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 4,252 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 1,039 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 1,039 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XGK 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 XGK, 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 XGK is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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