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BJ55 FEG

2005 Suzuki Alto

Red Petrol 1061cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,504 mi
Last recorded37,504 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Alto40,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 FEG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,061cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2018 37,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear axle ajacent to coil spring hanger,marked with yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perishing on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2017 35,474 miles

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

Offside Rear axel mounting points appear to have had welding repairs

Fail 5 Sep 2017 35,474 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear axel mounting points appear to have had welding repairs

Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,570 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 33,570 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 31,326 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 28,726 miles

corroding exaust rear silenser

Pass 17 Sep 2013 26,442 miles

rear silencer starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 23,147 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exaust rear section corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2010 16,571 miles

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED / SLIGHTLY PITTED ON BRAKING SURFACE

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES / ADVISE ON TRACKING

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED / MIDDLE SECTION BECOMING HEAVLY CORRODED

UNDERSIDE / PANELING SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 14 Sep 2009 13,390 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 10,078 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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BJ55 FEG is a 2005 Suzuki Alto in Red with a 1,061cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ55 FEG, 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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BJ55 FEG is a 2005 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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